What happened on Sunday June 29, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1980:

• 1980 Summer Olympics Open in Moscow The Summer Olympics commence in Moscow, Soviet Union, amid significant international political tension due to the ongoing Cold War and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which led to a US-led boycott of the games.
• First Female President of Iceland Elected Vigdís Finnbogadóttir makes history by becoming the first democratically elected female head of state in Iceland, narrowly defeating Guðlaugur Thorvaldsson by 1,911 votes. Her election marks a significant milestone for women's political representation globally.
• Bolivian Politician Avoids Fatal Plane Crash Hernán Siles Zuazo, former President of Bolivia, narrowly escapes a potential tragedy by canceling plans to fly on a private plane that later crashed, killing all other passengers except his running mate Jaime Paz Zamora.
• Sweeney Todd Musical Concludes Broadway Run The musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' closes at the Uris Theater in New York City after an impressive 557-performance run, solidifying its place in Broadway history.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secures victory at the Sarah Coventry Golf Tournament, further establishing her reputation as a prominent figure in women's professional golf during the early 1980s.
• Melissa Peachey: British TV Presenter Melissa Peachey is noted as a British television presenter, though specific details about her career are limited in this record.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 29, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 1980

June 29, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 181st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1980 can also be written as 6/29/1980 in the US and as 29/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 29, 1980:

• Charlamagne Tha God

  Charlamagne tha God is a prominent radio and TV personality, co-hosting the nationally syndicated iHeartRadio program 'The Breakfast Club'...

• Katherine Jenkins

  Katherine Jenkins is a renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano who has achieved international acclaim in classical crossover music, performing at...

• Paul Furminger
• Ryan Goodell
• Martin Truex Jr.

Famous people born in 1980

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Famous people died on June 29, 1980:

• Jorge Basadre

  Jorge Basadre was a renowned Peruvian historian, intellectual, and professor who made significant contributions to understanding Peru's...

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 29th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 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 29, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 07:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Someone born on June 29, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 15 days old,

or 2341 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16390 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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