What happened on Wednesday December 24, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1980:

• Americans Remember Iran Hostages In a symbolic gesture of solidarity, Americans across the nation shone lights for 417 seconds to remember and support the hostages held in Iran, highlighting the ongoing international crisis.
• Death of Karl Dönitz, German Naval Leader Karl Dönitz, a prominent German naval officer and brief leader of Nazi Germany after Hitler's death, passed away. He was a significant figure in naval warfare during World War II, known for his submarine strategy and brief presidency in the final days of the Third Reich.
• Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident Witnesses reported the first of several unexplained light sightings near RAF Woodbridge in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England. This incident, often referred to as 'Britain's Roswell', became a significant UFO mystery.
• Swedish Postal Workers Strike Postal workers in Sweden initiated a strike, causing significant disruptions to mail delivery during the Christmas season, impacting communication and holiday logistics.
• Siggie Nordstrom, Entertainer and Singer Siggie Nordstrom, a multi-talented entertainer known for her work as a model, actress, and lead singer of The Nordstrom Sisters, was remembered on this date.

Events in 1980

December 24, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1980

December 24, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1980 can also be written as 12/24/1980 in the US and as 24/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1980:

• Tomas Kalnoky

  Prominent Czech-American musician known for Streetlight Manifesto, Catch 22, and Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution.

• Stephen Appiah

  Renowned Ghanaian footballer who played for national team and several prominent European clubs.

• Sandra Lou
• Nneka (singer)
• Thomas Giles
• Jason Miller
• Jelle ten Rouwelaar

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1980:

• Karl Dönitz

  German admiral and politician, president of germany (b. 1891).

• Heikki Liimatainen

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1980 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

December 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Madness - Embarrassment

December 24, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1980

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Someone born on December 24, 1980 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 30 days old,

or 2313 weeks

or 16191 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1980?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1980.

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