What happened on Thursday July 31, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1980:

• Hurricane Allen Forms Hurricane Allen formed in the Atlantic Ocean, developing into the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin, with unprecedented wind speeds reaching 190 mph (305 km/h), causing significant meteorological interest and potential devastation.
• Death of Ernst Pascual Jordan, Quantum Physics Pioneer Ernst Pascual Jordan, a renowned physicist and early contributor to quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics, passed away in Hannover, Germany. Born in 1902, Jordan was a significant figure in the development of modern quantum theory.
• Mohammed Rafi's Death Mohammed Rafi, a celebrated Indian actor and singer, died of a heart attack, leaving behind a profound legacy in the Indian music industry.
• Soyuz 37 Crew Returns to Earth The crew of Soyuz 37 successfully returned to Earth aboard Soyuz 36, completing another milestone in Soviet space exploration during the Cold War era.
• John Phillips Drug Arrest John Phillips, a member of the iconic folk-rock band The Mamas and the Papas, was arrested on drug charges, highlighting the ongoing struggles with substance abuse in the entertainment industry during this era.

Events in 1980

July 31, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1980

July 31, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1980 can also be written as 7/31/1980 in the US and as 31/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1980:

• Mikko Hirvonen

  Professional rally driver who competed in the World Rally Championship, known for his successful career with Ford and multiple championship...

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1980:

• Mohammed Rafi

  Iconic Indian playback singer who revolutionized Bollywood music with his extraordinary vocal range and versatility.

• Bobby Van

  Bobby Van was an American actor, dancer, and television host known for his energetic performances and comedic talents.

• Pascual Jordan

  Renowned German theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly in developing quantum field...

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:16 pm and setting at 11:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Someone born on July 31, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 14 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16358 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1980?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1980.

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