What happened on Friday May 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1980:

• The Shining Film Premiere The horror classic *The Shining*, directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Stephen King's 1977 novel, was released in theaters. The film starred Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance and Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, and would go on to become one of the most iconic psychological horror films in cinema history. The movie's groundbreaking cinematography, memorable performances, and haunting narrative revolutionized the horror genre.
• ABC Masters Bowling Tournament Neil Burton won the ABC Masters Bowling Tournament, a notable achievement in professional bowling competitions of the era.

Events in 1980

May 23, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1980

Newspapers from May. 23, 1980

May 23, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1980 can also be written as 5/23/1980 in the US and as 23/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1980:

• Theofanis Gekas

  Prominent Greek footballer who played as a striker for several clubs and the national team.

• Nicolas Mas
• D J Cotrona

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1980:

• Carlo Lombardi

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
5. Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes

May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1980 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1980

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Someone born on May 23, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 10 days old,

or 2345 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16416 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1980?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1980.

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