What happened on Saturday June 28, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1980:

• Iceland Elects First Woman President On this historic day, Iceland made global headlines by electing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir as its first woman president, marking a significant milestone in gender representation in political leadership. Finnbogadóttir's election was groundbreaking, as she became one of the world's first democratically elected female heads of state, setting a powerful precedent for women's political empowerment.
• José Iturbi, Renowned Musician, Passes Away José Iturbi, a celebrated Spanish pianist and conductor who significantly influenced classical music in the 20th century, died at the age of 85. Known for his virtuosic performances and contributions to musical arts, Iturbi left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape.
• New York City Transit Fare Increase The New York City transit system implemented a fare increase, raising the subway and bus fare from 50 cents to 60 cents. This 20% price hike reflected ongoing urban infrastructure costs and economic pressures of the early 1980s.

Events in 1980

June 28, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1980

June 28, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 180th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1980 can also be written as 6/28/1980 in the US and as 28/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1980:

• Johntá Austin
• Andrea Verešová
• Flavio Saretta

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1980:

• José Iturbi

  Spanish pianist and conductor (b. 1895).

• Francesco Arnaldi
• Helen Gahagan Douglas
• Warren Simpson

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 28th

June 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 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 28th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 28, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 06:44 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1980

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Someone born on June 28, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 29 days old,

or 2347 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1980?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 28, 1980.

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