What happened on Tuesday June 24, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1980:

• General Strike in El Salvador Against Death Squads On June 24, 1980, a significant general strike was organized in El Salvador to protest against the brutal death squads operating in the country. The strike highlighted the widespread human rights violations and political repression. The United States government was controversially providing financial support to the Salvadoran police forces during this period of intense political conflict.
• Affirmed Wins Historic Horse Racing Milestone On June 24, 1980, the legendary racehorse Affirmed made history by winning the $500,000 Hollywood Cup. This victory was particularly significant as Affirmed became the first horse in racing history to earn over $2 million in prize money, marking a milestone in professional horse racing.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1980

June 24, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 176th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1980 can also be written as 6/24/1980 in the US and as 24/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1980:

• Minka Kelly

  Minka Kelly is an American actress best known for her compelling performances in television series like Friday Night Lights and Parenthood,...

• Liane Balaban

  Liane Balaban is a Canadian actress who has worked in film and television, contributing to the North American entertainment landscape.

• Cicinho (footballer)
• Rebecca Romero

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1980:

• V. V. Giri

  Indian lawyer and politician, 4th president of india (b. 1894).

• Boris Kaufman
• Giuseppe Ambrosini

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
5. Change - A Lover's Holiday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 03:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1980

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Someone born on June 24, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 20 days old,

or 2342 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16395 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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