What happened on Friday July 25, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1980:

• AC/DC Releases 'Back in Black' The legendary Australian rock band AC/DC released their iconic album 'Back in Black', which would become one of the best-selling albums in music history. The record was a tribute to former lead singer Bon Scott, who had passed away earlier that year.
• Death of Vladimir Vysotsky Vladimir Vysotsky, a renowned Russian singer-songwriter, poet, and actor, passed away at the age of 42. Known for his powerful voice and profound lyrics, Vysotsky was a significant cultural icon in the Soviet Union, whose work often carried subtle political commentary and deep emotional resonance.
• US Nuclear Test The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development. These tests were part of ongoing strategic military and technological assessments during the tense period of US-Soviet relations.
• Winsum Train Crash A tragic train accident occurred in Winsum, resulting in the loss of 9 lives. The incident highlighted the critical importance of railway safety and prompted investigations into potential infrastructure or operational failures.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1980

July 25, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 207th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1980 can also be written as 7/25/1980 in the US and as 25/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1980:

• Soo Ae

  South Korean actress known for her roles in various television dramas and films.

• Diam's

  Diam's is a prominent French rapper and singer who significantly influenced the French hip-hop scene with her powerful music and social...

• Maxime Switek

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 25th

Famous people died on July 25, 1980:

• Vladimir Vysotsky

  Russian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1938).

• Vladimir Semënovič Vysockij
• Euphemia Haynes

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
2. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 25, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 25, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:32 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Someone born on July 25, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 19 days old,

or 2337 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16364 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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

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

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