What happened on Tuesday March 25, 1980?

Here's what happened on March 25, 1980:

• Death of Roland Barthes, Influential Literary Theorist Roland Barthes, a groundbreaking French literary critic, philosopher, and semiotician, passed away. Barthes was a pivotal figure in literary theory and cultural criticism, known for his revolutionary works like 'Mythologies' and his influential theories on semiotics, text analysis, and cultural signs. His intellectual contributions significantly shaped 20th-century literary and cultural studies.
• Death of James Wright, Notable American Poet James Wright, a renowned American poet known for his profound and lyrical work, passed away. Wright was a significant figure in mid-20th century American poetry, celebrated for his deeply emotional and introspective style. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1972 and was instrumental in introducing a more conversational and personal tone to contemporary American poetry.
• Passing of Walter Susskind, Czech Conductor Walter Susskind, a distinguished Czech conductor and musician, died on this date. Susskind was known for his significant contributions to classical music, having conducted major orchestras in Europe and North America. He was particularly recognized for his interpretations of Czech composers and his work in promoting classical music across different continents.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Mar. 25, 1980

Newspapers from Mar. 25, 1980

March 25, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 85th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 25, 1980 can also be written as 3/25/1980 in the US and as 25/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 25, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

Famous people born on March 25, 1980:

• Kathrine Sørland

  Norwegian beauty queen and television presenter who has been prominent in the Norwegian fashion and media industry, known for her work with...

• Yassin Salhi

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on March 25th

Famous people died on March 25, 1980:

• Milton H. Erickson

  Milton H. Erickson was an influential psychiatrist and pioneer in medical hypnosis, known for his innovative therapeutic techniques and...

• Walter Susskind

  Walter Susskind was a distinguished Czech-English musician who excelled as a pianist, conductor, and music educator, making significant...

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on March 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 25, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
2. Spinners - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
3. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
4. Andy Gibb - Desire
5. Blondie - Call Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 25, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
2. Blondie - Atomic
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face
5. The Vapors - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 25, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
2. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
3. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
4. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
5. The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 25th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 25, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on March 25, 1980

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Someone born on March 25, 1980 is:

45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 19 days old,

or 2355 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16486 days old,

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

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 25th 2026.

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

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

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