What happened on Monday May 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1980:

• South Korean Pro-Democracy Protests Violently Suppressed In a tragic event during South Korea's military dictatorship, government forces brutally cracked down on pro-democracy protesters, resulting in approximately 2,000 civilian deaths. This incident was part of the broader struggle against authoritarian rule in South Korea during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• First Hungarian Cosmonaut in Space Soyuz 36 mission launched, carrying Hungarian cosmonaut Bertalan Farkas and Soviet cosmonaut Valeri Kubasov to the Salyut 6 space station. This historic flight marked the first time a Hungarian national traveled to space, symbolizing international cooperation in the Soviet space program.
• Steve Carlton's Baseball Pitching Record Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first National League player to record six one-hitters, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency in baseball pitching.
• John Frum Movement Protest in Vanuatu Supporters of the John Frum cargo cult movement stormed government offices on Tanna Island in Vanuatu. The Vanuatu government responded swiftly, deploying troops to suppress the uprising the following day.
• High Jump Record Tied West German athlete Dietmar Mogenburg equaled the high jump record by clearing 7 feet 8 inches, showcasing elite athletic performance in track and field.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1980

Newspapers from May. 26, 1980

May 26, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1980 can also be written as 5/26/1980 in the US and as 26/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Blondie - Call Me
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Whispers - Lady
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 04:27 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 26, 1980

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Someone born on May 26, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 7 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16413 days old,

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

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

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