What happened on Sunday May 25, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1980:

• South Korean Pro-Democracy Protests Violently Suppressed A brutal crackdown by South Korean military government forces against pro-democracy protesters results in approximately 2,000 deaths, marking a dark moment in the country's struggle for democratic reform.
• Vernon Jordan Assassination Attempt Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan is critically injured in an assassination attempt by Joseph Paul Franklin in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which becomes a significant early news story for the newly launched CNN network.
• First Hungarian in Space Soyuz 36 mission carries cosmonauts Valery Kubasov and Bertalan Farkas to the Salyut 6 space station, with Farkas becoming the first Hungarian to travel to space.
• Johnny Rutherford's Historic Indianapolis 500 Win Johnny Rutherford secures his third Indianapolis 500 victory, driving Jim Hall's revolutionary ground effect Chaparral car, marking a significant moment in motorsport innovation and racing history.
• John Frum Movement Protests in Vanuatu Supporters of the John Frum cargo cult storm government offices on Tanna Island in Vanuatu, leading to a swift military response and suppression of the uprising.
• Polish High Jump Record Jacek Wszoka of Poland sets a remarkable high jump record of 7 feet 8 inches, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess in track and field.
• Donna Caponi Young Wins LPGA Tournament Donna Caponi Young emerges victorious in the LPGA Corning Golf Classic, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 25, 1980

Newspapers from May. 25, 1980

May 25, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1980 can also be written as 5/25/1980 in the US and as 25/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people died on May 25, 1980:

• Carlo Striccoli

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
5. Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 03:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1980

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Someone born on May 25, 1980 is:

45 years and 12 days old,

or 540 months and 12 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16448 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 25th 2026.

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

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

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