What happened on Saturday May 31, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1980:

• Civil Unrest in Zurich Intense confrontations erupted between local police forces and youth protesters in Zurich, Switzerland, highlighting social tensions and generational conflicts.
• Japanese Prime Minister's Health Concern Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira was hospitalized for exhaustion following the opening of campaigning for the upcoming June 22 general election, signaling potential political strain.
• Birth of Andrew Hurley Andrew Hurley, the American drummer for the popular rock band Fall Out Boy, was born on this date.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1980

Newspapers from May. 31, 1980

May 31, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1980 can also be written as 5/31/1980 in the US and as 31/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1980:

• Andy Hurley

  Drummer of the popular rock band Fall Out Boy, known for his energetic performances and significant contribution to the pop-punk music...

• Marlène Duval

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1980:

• Juliusz Miller

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Blondie - Call Me
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Whispers - Lady
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 07:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1980

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Someone born on May 31, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 23 days old,

or 2346 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16428 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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