Wednesday December 24, 1980: on this day

December 24, 1980 was the 359th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 24, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 24, 1980, who was born and died on December 24, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Action, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 24, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1980:

  • Americans remembered iran hostages by shining lights for 417 seconds
  • Witnesses report the first of several sightings of unexplained lights near raf woodbridge, in rendlesham forest, suffolk, england, an incident called ''britain's roswell''.

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1980 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on December 24, 1980?


Famous people born on December 24, 1980:

  • Jason Miller
    Jason Miller

    Mma fighter.

  • Tomas Kalnoky

    Czech-american singer-songwriter/guitarist (streetlight manifesto catch 22 & bandits of the acoustic revolution).

  • Stephen Appiah

    Ghanaian footballer.

  • Maarja-Liis Ilus

    Estonian pop musician.

  • Jeannick Parny

    French victim of homicide, joseph parnay.

  • Nnek Nneka

    Musician.

  • Sandra Lou
  • Nneka (singer)
  • Paolino DJ
  • Cassidey Rae
  • Jaanus Uudmäe
  • Jelle ten Rouwelaar
  • Thomas Giles
  • Noel Kaseke
  • Andrew Barron
  • Geoffrey Dernis

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

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December 24, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 3 days old,

or 2261 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15830 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

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

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

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December 24, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1980:

  • Karl Dönitz

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

  • Alec Lafayette Chew Wilder

    Composer dies at 73.

  • Aldo Bandini
  • Heikki Liimatainen

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1980:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Love On The Rocks
  4. - Lady youtube
  5. - 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.

December 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - Stop The Cavalry
  4. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - United Together

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December 24, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

Secret Valley

Secret Valley

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks

December 24, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

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A Man by Oriana Fallaci

A Man

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Allesandro Panagoulis is saved from execution by the intervention of world leaders. This implacable Greek freedom fighter endures years of imprisonment and torture before he regains his freedom and resumes his war against Greece.

The Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan Of The Cave Bear

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This moving novel is full of beauty and power and tells the story of people, relationships and the limits of love. PBS's The Great American ReadThrough Jean M. nominated this novel as one of America’s most loved novels.

The Stories Of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury

The Stories Of Ray Bradbury

By:

Ray Bradbury is a remarkable writer, with over 100 stories. These have earned him an enormous international readership and placed him among the best and most enduring writers.

Goodbye, Darkness by William Manchester

Goodbye, Darkness

By:

William Manchester was 23 years old when his nightmares started. He woke up in nightmares and saw himself as a war-weary young man, "angrily demanding to find out what had happened."

December 24, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1980?

On December 24, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1980?

On December 24, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1980?

On December 24, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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history

What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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