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August 26, 1980 was the 239th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 26, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 26, 1980, who was born and died on August 26, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sailing by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Gods Must Be Crazy, directed by Jamie Uys), TV series (e.g. Eye On L.A.) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1980?
- August 26, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1980?
- August 26, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1980?
What day of the week was August 26, 1980?
August 26, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1980 can also be written as 8/26/1980 in the US and as 26/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1980:
- Pete comita replaces tom peterson as bassist of cheap trick
- John birges plants a bomb at harvey's resort hotel in stateline, nevada.
- After john birges plants a bomb at harvey's resort hotel in stateline, nevada, in the united states, the fbi inadvertently detonates the bomb during its disarming.
August 26, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 07:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.
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Who was born on August 26, 1980?
Famous people born on August 26, 1980:
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Neeru Bajwa]()
Neeru BajwaMovie actress.
- Maccoy Culkin
Former child star turned successful actor in film and television.
- Makayle Culkin
American actor known for his role in Home Alone.
- Krishna Beura
Indian playback singer known for his Bollywood songs.
- Manolis Papamakarios
Greek basketball player.
- Brendan Harris
American baseball player.
- Macaulay Culkin American actor (Home Alone
My girl).
- Yann Girier-Dufournier
- Jenny Hansson
- Donnell Harvey
- Jang Jong-hyok
- Luke Lawton
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Amanda Schull]()
Amanda SchullAmanda schull is a professional dancer turned actress, best known for her role as jody sawyer in the movie center stage.
![Chloe Pirrie]()
Chloe PirrieChloe pirrie is a scottish actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'black mirror' and 'the crown'.
August 26, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 1 day old,
or 2278 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15950 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1980?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1980.
August 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1980:
- Tex Avery
Tex Avery was a renowned animator known for his work on classic cartoons.
- Rosa Albach-Retty
German-austrian actress (b. 1874).
- Miliza Korjus
Actress (great waltz), died at 71.
- Lucy Morton
- Jimmy Forrest
- Victor Lebow
- Tex Avery (Frederick Bean Avery
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1980:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jamie Uys
Starring: N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey
Country: United States of America
The Unseen
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Danny Steinmann
Starring: Stephen Furst, Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Lelia Goldoni
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
Phobia
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt
August 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Eye on L.A.
Release year: 1980
Hammer House of Horror
Release year: 1980
The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour
Release year: 1980
August 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Origin
By: Irving Stone
His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.
August 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Monster (Videopac)
Astro Fighter
Carnival
Rogue
Balloon Bomber
Who was the US President on August 26, 1980?
On August 26, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1980?
On August 26, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1980?
On August 26, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
What happened in 1980?
1980 was filled with very interesting events such as
- International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
- Sweden changes order of succession to throne
- President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics
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What was the calendar for August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
