What happened on Saturday August 30, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1980:

• Bologna Railway Station Terrorist Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Bologna Centrale railway station, resulting in 85 fatalities and over 200 injuries. This tragic event was one of the most significant acts of terrorism in Italy during the 'Years of Lead', a period of political violence and social unrest characterized by extremist activities from both far-left and far-right groups.
• Bologna Railway Station Terrorist Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Bologna Centrale railway station, resulting in 85 fatalities and over 200 injuries. This tragic event was one of the most significant acts of terrorism in Italy during the 'Years of Lead', a period of political violence and social unrest characterized by extremist activities from both far-left and far-right groups.
• Bologna Railway Station Terrorist Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Bologna Centrale railway station, resulting in 85 fatalities and over 200 injuries. This tragic event was one of the most significant acts of terrorism in Italy during the 'Years of Lead', a period of political violence and social unrest characterized by extremist activities from both far-left and far-right groups.
• National People's Congress Opens in Beijing The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China convened in Beijing to discuss and approve significant economic and political reforms under the leadership of the Communist Party. This session was crucial in setting the stage for China's transformative economic policies in the early 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition towards market-oriented economic strategies.
• National People's Congress Opens in Beijing The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China convened in Beijing to discuss and approve significant economic and political reforms under the leadership of the Communist Party. This session was crucial in setting the stage for China's transformative economic policies in the early 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition towards market-oriented economic strategies.
• National People's Congress Opens in Beijing The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China convened in Beijing to discuss and approve significant economic and political reforms under the leadership of the Communist Party. This session was crucial in setting the stage for China's transformative economic policies in the early 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition towards market-oriented economic strategies.

Events in 1980

August 30, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1980

August 30, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1980 can also be written as 8/30/1980 in the US and as 30/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1980:

• Angel Coulby

  British television actress best known for her role as Guinevere in the BBC series Merlin, which aired from 2008 to 2012.

• Moncef Zerka

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1980:

• Wanda Capodaglio

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Christopher Cross - Sailing
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1

August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. George Benson - Give Me The Night
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
4. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
5. Larry Graham - One In A Million You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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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 30, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on August 30, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 6 days old,

or 2335 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16350 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1980?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1980.

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