What happened on Tuesday August 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1980:

• FBI Accidentally Detonates Bomb at Harvey's Resort Hotel In a dramatic incident at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, the FBI attempted to disarm a bomb planted by John Birges but inadvertently triggered its detonation, causing significant damage to the property and highlighting the complexities of bomb disposal operations.
• NASA Launches Pioneer Venus Multiprobe NASA successfully launched the Pioneer Venus Multiprobe mission, a significant space exploration endeavor designed to study the atmospheric composition and surface characteristics of Venus, contributing crucial scientific data about our neighboring planet.
• Death of Tex Avery, Animation Pioneer Tex Avery, renowned American cartoonist and animator, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in animation, Avery was a key creator of iconic cartoon characters and significantly influenced the development of animated comedy, particularly with Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes.
• Bassist Change in Cheap Trick Pete Comita replaced Tom Peterson as the bassist for the rock band Cheap Trick, marking a personnel transition in the band's lineup during their early career.

Events in 1980

August 26, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1980:

• Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay Culkin is a famous American child actor who rose to global stardom with the 'Home Alone' movie franchise, becoming a pop culture...

• Chris Pine

  Chris Pine is a versatile Hollywood actor known for leading roles in blockbuster franchises like Star Trek and critically acclaimed films...

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1980:

• Tex Avery

  Tex Avery was a pioneering American animator who revolutionized cartoon comedy, creating iconic characters and innovative animation...

• Rosa Albach-Retty

  German-austrian actress (b. 1874).

• Lucy Morton

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 26th

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.

1. Christopher Cross - Sailing
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. 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.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
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 music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. George Benson - Give Me The Night
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
4. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
5. Larry Graham - One In A Million You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1980

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Someone born on August 26, 1980 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 18 days old,

or 2333 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16332 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1980?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1980.

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