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August 27, 1980 was the 240th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1980, who was born and died on August 27, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sailing by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Gods Must Be Crazy, directed by Jamie Uys), TV series (e.g. Eye On L.A.) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1980?
- August 27, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1980?
- August 27, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1980?
What day of the week was August 27, 1980?
August 27, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1980 can also be written as 8/27/1980 in the US and as 27/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1980:
- Chon doo hwan elected president of south korea
- South korean presidential election: after successfully staging the coup d'état of may seventeenth, general chun doo-hwan, running unopposed, has the national conference for unification elect him president of the fourth republic of korea.
August 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 09:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.
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Who was born on August 27, 1980?
Famous people born on August 27, 1980:
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
- Linn Lundgren
Geologist specializing in volcanic studies.
- Begüm Kütük
Turkish actress and model.
- Stephanie Michelle Steele
Abilene texas -- country singer.
- Derrick Strait
American football player.
- Kyle Lowder
American actor.
- Jenny Del Pino
- Massimiliano Maisto
- Selman Mesbeh
- Rodrigo Baldasso da Costa
- Francesco Bruyere
- Jezper Söderlund
- Margherita Del Sesto
- Bethany Donaphin
- Vasco Faísca
- Jónhard Frederiksberg
- CJ van der Linde
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Reece Shearsmith]()
Reece ShearsmithBritish actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.
August 27, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 1 day old,
or 2278 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15950 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1980?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1980.
August 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1980:
- Douglas Kenney
American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1947).
- Sam Levenson
Humorist (show), dies at the age of 68.
- Mario Angiolini
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1980:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
August 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 27, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jamie Uys
Starring: N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey
Country: United States of America
The Unseen
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Danny Steinmann
Starring: Stephen Furst, Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Lelia Goldoni
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
Phobia
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt
August 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:
Eye on L.A.
Release year: 1980
Hammer House of Horror
Release year: 1980
The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour
Release year: 1980
August 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Murder In The White House
By: Margaret Truman
A political thriller can't be written better than by the daughter of a president. Murder in the White House is Margaret Truman's debut book in the Capital Crimes Series.
Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet
By: Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook
The Third Wave
By: Alvin Toffler
The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.
August 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Panic
Compu-Spell
Skiing
Sea Duel
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on August 27, 1980?
On August 27, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1980?
On August 27, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1980?
On August 27, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
