What happened on Monday February 25, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1980:

• Military Coup in Suriname On February 25, 1980, a significant military coup led by Desi Bouterse and Roy Horb overthrew the government of Suriname, removing Prime Minister Henck Arron from power and establishing a National Military Council to govern the country. The coup marked a dramatic shift in Surinamese political leadership, replacing the civilian government with military control.
• Detailed Account of Suriname Coup The military coup in Suriname was initiated with a strategic bombing of the police station from an army ship positioned off the coast of Paramaribo, the nation's capital. This dramatic military action facilitated the overthrow of the existing government.
• Voyager 1 Confirms Existence of Janus Moon The Voyager 1 space probe made a significant astronomical discovery by confirming the existence of Janus, a moon of Saturn. This finding expanded human understanding of the planetary system and demonstrated the probe's advanced observational capabilities.
• M-19 Guerrilla Embassy Siege in Colombia M-19 guerrillas initiated a dramatic hostage situation at the Dominican embassy in Colombia, taking 60 people captive, including 14 ambassadors. This event highlighted the ongoing political tensions and guerrilla activities in the region.
• Iran Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Iran officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move that signaled support for the Western Sahara's independence movement and added complexity to regional geopolitical dynamics.
• Commonwealth Trade Union Council Established The Commonwealth Trade Union Council was formally established, representing a significant moment for labor organization and international worker solidarity across Commonwealth nations.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1980

February 25, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 56th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1980 can also be written as 2/25/1980 in the US and as 25/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1980:

• Chris Knowings
• Frank Williams

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 25th

Famous people died on February 25, 1980:

• Robert Hayden

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• Ahmad Shuqayri

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
3. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
4. Dan Fogelberg - Longer
5. Andy Gibb - Desire

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

February 25, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
4. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 25, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

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

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Someone born on February 25, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 19 days old,

or 2359 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16515 days old,

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

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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

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

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