What happened on Saturday July 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1980:

• Tragic Brinley Inn Fire A devastating fire occurred at the Brinley Inn, a boarding home that housed elderly residents and vulnerable individuals, including outpatients from state mental hospitals and those with mental disabilities. The incident highlighted potential safety concerns in care facilities during this period.
• Death of Kenneth Tynan, Notable Theatre Critic Kenneth Tynan, a prominent English theatre critic known for his influential writing and controversial advocacy in the performing arts, passed away. Born in 1927, Tynan was renowned for his sharp wit, intellectual critiques, and significant contributions to theatrical journalism.
• Billy Joel Tops US Charts 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me' by Billy Joel reached the number one position on the US music charts, representing the popular rock and pop music landscape of the early 1980s.
• Olivia Newton-John Leads UK Charts 'Xanadu', a collaborative hit by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra, claimed the top spot on the UK music charts, reflecting the era's disco and pop music trends.
• Lunar Observation A Full Moon was observed on July 26, 1980, marking a complete lunar cycle and providing astronomical enthusiasts with a clear view of the moon's fully illuminated surface.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1980

July 26, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 208th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1980 can also be written as 7/26/1980 in the US and as 26/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1980:

• Jacinda Ardern

  Prominent New Zealand political leader who served as Prime Minister from 2017 to 2023, known for her progressive policies and compassionate...

• Dave Baksh

  Canadian guitarist and music producer known for his work with Sum 41 and the Brown Brigade, contributing to alternative rock and punk music...

• Lyndsay Faye

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1980:

• François Louis Ganshof

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 26th

July 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 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 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 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 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 05:32 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 26, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 18 days old,

or 2337 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16363 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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