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September 26, 1980 was the 270th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is September 26, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on September 26, 1980, who was born and died on September 26, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 26, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Upside Down by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Private Benjamin, directed by Howard Zieff), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 26th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 26, 1980?
- September 26, 1980: What happened on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 26, 1980?
- September 26, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- September 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 26, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on September 26, 1980?
What day of the week was September 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 26, 1980:
- Bomb attack on octoberfest in munich, 12 killed
- Cuban government closes mariel harbor ending "freedom flotilla".
- Soyuz 38 returns to earth.
- The mariel boatlift officially ends.
- At the oktoberfest terror attack in munich 13 people die and 211 are injured.
September 26, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 26th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 26, 1980 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on September 26, 1980?
Famous people born on September 26, 1980:
- Serena Williams
Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
- Berklie Williams
Berklie Williams was a professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles.
- Belanna Williams
Tennis champion with multiple Grand Slam titles.
- Jersee Serena
Jersee Serena is an American professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
- Saryiah Williams
Saryiah Williams is a former professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
- Serena Swan
Serena Swan is an American professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
- Kypton Serena
American professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having won 23 Grand Slam singles...
- Indiah Serena
Indiah Serena is a former professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with 23 Grand Slam...
- Sonnia Williams
Grand Slam-winning tennis player known for her powerful serve.
- Shamela Williams
Grand Slam champion with a powerful serve and aggressive playing style.
- Axten Williams
Axten Williams is an American professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
- Anahla Williams
Grand Slam champion with a powerful serve and aggressive playing style.
Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:
![Linda Hamilton]()
Linda HamiltonLinda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Jim Caviezel]()
Jim CaviezelAmerican actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).
![Christina Milian]()
Christina MilianAmerican r&b actress and singer.
![Melissa Sue Anderson]()
Melissa Sue AndersonMelissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Lysette Anthony]()
Lysette AnthonyLondon, england -- actress.
![Donna Douglas]()
Donna DouglasAmerican actress (b. 1932).
![Kent McCord]()
Kent McCordAmerican actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.
![Emma Rigby]()
Emma RigbyEnglish actress.
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September 26, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 7 months old,
or 523 months and 1 day old,
or 2274 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15919 days old,
if you were born on September 26, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1980?
There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 26, 1980.
September 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on September 26th?
Famous deaths on September 26th:
![Anna Magnani]()
Anna MagnaniItalian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.
![Baden Powell]()
Baden PowellBrazilian guitarist (born 1937).
![Gloria Stuart]()
Gloria StuartActress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).
![Helen Kane]()
Helen KaneActress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.
![Arthur Hunnicutt]()
Arthur HunnicuttGravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).
![Richard Mulligan]()
Richard MulliganAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Carl Brisson]()
Carl BrissonActor (ship cafe.
- Levii Strauss
Levii Strauss is the founder of the Levi's brand of denim jeans.
- Elynore Roosevelt
American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
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September 26, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on September 26, 1980:
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 26, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 22nd and September 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
September 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- 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.
September 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
- Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
- The Jam - Start
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- 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 R&B music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.
September 26, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
September 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 26, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Private Benjamin
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Howard Zieff
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
Babylon
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Franco Rosso
Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool
Country: Italy
Contamination
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau
Country: Italy
September 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 26, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Ekkusu bonbâ
Release year: 1980
Starring: Toshio Furukawa, Jay Benedict, Mikio Terashima, Peter Marinker
Country: Japan
Home Sweet Home
Release year: 1980
Written by: Vince Powell
Starring: John Bluthal, Arianthe Galani, Miles Buchanan, Christopher Bell
Country: Australia
September 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 26, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
Sins Of The Fathers
By: Susan Howatch
"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.
Number 1
By: Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock
Billy Martin's memoirs were written during his turbulent tenure as Yankees manager. They show why he was the heart of the Yankees. It
September 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 26, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Windfall
Astro Fighter
King & Balloon
Sea Battle
Cytron Masters
Who was the US President on September 26, 1980?
On September 26, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1980?
On September 26, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 26, 1980?
On September 26, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about September 26th?
September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of September. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on September 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
- 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
- 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.
What happened in 1980?
1980 was filled with very interesting events such as
- International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
- Sweden changes order of succession to throne
- President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics
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What was the calendar for September 1980?
September 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
