What happened on Thursday January 24, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1980:

• New York Mets Ownership Change Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon made history by purchasing the New York Mets baseball franchise for a record-breaking US$21.1 million, which at the time was the highest price ever paid for a baseball team. This transaction signified the increasing financial value of professional sports franchises.
• Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Liquidation The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad was legally ordered to be liquidated due to bankruptcy, marking a significant moment in the decline of traditional railroad transportation in the United States.
• Livermore Valley Earthquake A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck north of Livermore Valley, California, causing potential local geological disruption and seismic activity in the region.
• Birth of Dutch Actress Nyncke Beekhuyzen Nyncke Beekhuyzen, a notable Dutch actress, was born on this date. She would later contribute to the Dutch entertainment industry through her performances in film and television.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1980

January 24, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 24th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1980 can also be written as 1/24/1980 in the US and as 24/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1980:

• Rebecca Romero

  Accomplished English athlete who won Olympic medals in both rowing and cycling, demonstrating exceptional versatility in sports.

• Yamandu Costa

  Renowned Brazilian acoustic guitar virtuoso known for his exceptional classical and jazz improvisation skills, recognized as a musical...

• Nicole Marie Lenz

  American actress known for her work in television and film during the early 2000s.

• Nicole Lenz

  American actress and model with work in entertainment industry.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1980:

• Terry Anderson
• Lil Dagover
• Federico Hartig

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. The O'Jays - Forever Mine
5. Shalamar - The Second Time Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 24, 1980! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 01:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1980

Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1980

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on January 24, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 30 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16526 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.