What happened on Thursday December 25, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1980:

• Assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero Archbishop Oscar Romero, a prominent human rights advocate and vocal critic of government violence in El Salvador, was murdered, marking a significant moment in the country's tumultuous political history.
• John Lennon's Posthumous Chart Success John Lennon's song '(Just Like) Starting Over' topped the US music charts in the week following his tragic assassination, symbolizing his enduring musical legacy and cultural impact.
• R&B Music Chart Topper Kool & The Gang's hit song 'Celebration' dominated the R&B music charts on Christmas Day, representing the vibrant music scene of the era.
• UK Christmas Music Chart The number 1 song in the United Kingdom on Christmas Day was 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' by St Winifred's School Choir, reflecting the festive musical landscape of 1980.
• Reika Hashimoto Birth Reika Hashimoto, a notable Japanese actress and model, was born on this date, contributing to Japan's entertainment industry.

Events in 1980

December 25, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1980

December 25, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 360th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1980 can also be written as 12/25/1980 in the US and as 25/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1980:

• Ali Soumaré
• Kahi (singer)

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1980:

• Henri Dufaux
• Louis Neefs

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 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 25, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 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 25, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 10:48 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 25, 1980

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Someone born on December 25, 1980 is:

44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 19 days old,

or 2315 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16211 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1980?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 25, 1980.

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