What happened on Wednesday March 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1980:

• Silver Thursday Market Crash The Silver Thursday market crash occurred, a significant financial event that dramatically impacted commodity and stock markets. This economic upheaval was primarily triggered by the Hunt brothers' attempt to corner the silver market, leading to substantial financial losses and market volatility.
• Alexander L. Kielland Oil Platform Collapse A devastating maritime disaster struck the North Sea when the Norwegian oil platform Alexander L. Kielland catastrophically collapsed, leading to the deaths of 123 crew members out of a total of 212 personnel. This tragic event became a significant case study in offshore platform safety and maritime risk management.
• Vaal Reef Gold Mine Disaster A catastrophic mining accident occurred at the Vaal Reef gold mine in South Africa when a lift cage plummeted 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers), resulting in the tragic death of 23 miners. This incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in the South African mining industry during the early 1980s.
• Sierra Leone Recognizes SADR Sierra Leone officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move that contributed to the international recognition of the Western Sahara's sovereignty and political status during the ongoing territorial dispute.
• The Police Rock Concert in Bombay Bombay (now Mumbai), India, experienced its first rock concert in a decade, featuring the internationally renowned band The Police. This musical event marked a significant moment in the city's cultural renaissance and growing global musical connectivity.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1980

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1980

March 26, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 86th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1980 can also be written as 3/26/1980 in the US and as 26/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1980:

• Florian Dubos
• Sergio Paulinho

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1980:

• Roland Barthes

  Roland Barthes was a prominent French literary theorist, philosopher, and critic who significantly influenced semiotics and structuralist...

• Erminio Macario
• Dragutin Friedrich
• Rupert Allan Willis

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on March 26th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 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 26th is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 26, 1980! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 26, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1980

Your place in the Universe on March 26, 1980

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 26, 1980 is:

45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 18 days old,

or 2355 weeks

or 16485 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.