What happened on Friday June 27, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1980:

• Ustica Plane Crash Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870 tragically crashes into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Ustica, Italy, resulting in the loss of all 81 passengers and crew. The incident remains one of the most mysterious aviation disasters in Italian history.
• US Military Draft Registration Revived U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs Proclamation 4771, requiring 19- and 20-year-old males to register for a peacetime military draft. This decision was a direct response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, reflecting Cold War tensions.
• Walter Dornberger: V-2 Rocket Engineer Walter Dornberger was a prominent German aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the V-2 rocket engine alongside Werner von Braun during World War II. His technical expertise significantly contributed to rocket and missile technology.
• First Female State Police Graduates A significant milestone in law enforcement diversity as the first female state police officers graduate, marking an important step towards gender equality in policing.
• Jerry Reuss No-Hitter Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jerry Reuss achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants, winning the game 8-0 and demonstrating exceptional pitching skill.

Events in 1980

June 27, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1980

June 27, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 179th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1980 can also be written as 6/27/1980 in the US and as 27/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1980:

• Kevin Pietersen

  Renowned South African-born English cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and controversial career in international cricket.

• François-Xavier Ménage

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1980:

• Barney Bigard
• Walter Dornberger

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 27th

June 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

June 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

June 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
5. Change - A Lover's Holiday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 05:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 1980

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Someone born on June 27, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 17 days old,

or 2341 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 1980?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 27, 1980.

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