What happened on Tuesday January 29, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1980:

• US Hostages Escape from Iran with Canadian Help Six American hostages, who were being held in Iran during the Iran Hostage Crisis, successfully escaped with critical assistance from Canadian diplomats. This daring escape was part of a complex international diplomatic operation that would later be dramatized in the film 'Argo'.
• Rubik's Cube International Debut The iconic Rubik's Cube made its international debut at the British Toy and Hobby Fair in Earl's Court, London. This puzzle would go on to become a global phenomenon, revolutionizing the toy and puzzle industry.
• NBA Epic Basketball Game: Cavaliers vs Lakers In an extraordinary NBA game, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a historic quadruple overtime match with a final score of 154-153, showcasing exceptional athletic endurance and competitive spirit.
• Profile of Yael Bar Zohar Yael Bar Zohar, a prominent Israeli actress and model, representing the cultural and entertainment landscape of Israel in the early 1980s.

Events in 1980

January 29, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1980

January 29, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 29th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1980 can also be written as 1/29/1980 in the US and as 29/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1980:

• Jason James Richter

  Jason James Richter is an American actor best known for his iconic role as Jesse in the beloved 'Free Willy' film series, which gained...

• Yael Bar Zohar
• Nico Estévez
• Andreas Hartmann
• Ingimundur Ingimundarson
• Haylie Johnson
• Ivan Klasnić
• Katie Lohmann
• Peter Løvenkrands
• Adriano Duarte Mansur da Silva
• Nirajan Rayamajhi
• Giovanni Rienzo
• Ronald Rivero
• Mario Sgueglia
• Øyvind Svenning
• Yannick Szczepaniak
• Manuel Coscione
• Knut Borch
• Érick Vallecillo

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1980:

• Jimmy Durante

  American entertainer (b. 1893).

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

January 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

January 29, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. The O'Jays - Forever Mine
5. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:10 pm and setting at 05:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 1980

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Someone born on January 29, 1980 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 25 days old,

or 2368 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16582 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1980?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 29, 1980.

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