What happened on Friday September 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1980:

• Oktoberfest Terror Attack in Munich A devastating far-right terrorist bombing occurred at the Oktoberfest festival in Munich, West Germany. A bomb exploded near the main entrance, resulting in 13 fatalities (including the perpetrator) and 213 injuries. This attack was a shocking act of right-wing extremist violence that traumatized the community and highlighted the ongoing threat of terrorism in post-war Germany.
• Cuban Government Closes Mariel Harbor The Cuban government officially closed the Mariel Harbor, effectively ending the massive emigration known as the Mariel Boatlift. This event marked a significant moment in Cuban-American relations and migration history, concluding a period of intense population movement that had dramatically impacted both countries.
• Soyuz 38 Space Mission Returns The Soyuz 38 spacecraft successfully completed its mission and returned to Earth, representing another milestone in the Soviet space program and international space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1980

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1980

September 26, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 270th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1980 can also be written as 9/26/1980 in the US and as 26/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1980 in September 1980 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1980:

• Aurélien Rougerie

  Aurélien Rougerie is a legendary French rugby union player who played his entire professional career with Clermont Auvergne, known for his...

• Patrick Friesacher

  Patrick Friesacher is an Austrian racing driver who competed in Formula One, representing teams like Minardi and Jordan during his...

• Henrik Sedin

  Henrik Sedin is a renowned Swedish ice hockey player who spent his entire NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks, winning numerous awards and...

• Daniel Sedin

  Daniel Sedin is a celebrated Swedish ice hockey player who played alongside his twin brother Henrik for the Vancouver Canucks, forming one...

• Brooks Orpik

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. George Benson - Give Me The Night
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Diana Ross - Upside Down
5. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 10:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Someone born on September 26, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 27 days old,

or 2330 weeks

or 16310 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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