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October 31, 1980 was the 305th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 31, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 31, 1980, who was born and died on October 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Raging Bull, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Too Close For Comfort) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1980?
- October 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1980?
- October 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1980?
What day of the week was October 31, 1980?
October 31, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 305th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1980 can also be written as 10/31/1980 in the US and as 31/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1980:
- Senegal routes troops to gambia due to libyan threat
- Julian nott sets world hot-air balloon altitude record (16,806 metres).
October 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 02:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.
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Who was born on October 31, 1980?
Famous people born on October 31, 1980:
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Eddie Kaye Thomas]()
Eddie Kaye ThomasActor.
- Alondra de la Parra
Mexican conductor who has gained international recognition for her work with orchestras worldwide.
- Marcel Meeuwis
Dutch footballer.
- Alondra de la Parra Mexican founder and artistic director of the New York
Philharmonic orchestra of the americas based in new york.
- Kengo Nakamura
- Andre Owens
- Isabella Summers
- Alejandro Capurro
- Chris Durno
- Massimo Gobbi
- Anders Bastiansen
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
October 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 5 months old,
or 521 months and 27 days old,
or 2269 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15884 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 1980?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 31, 1980.
October 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1980:
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
- Pierre Cressoy
- Victor Sen Yung
- Raúl Campero
- Giustino Arpesani
- Joseph Pé
- Edelmiro Julián Farrell
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
- Indira Gandhi
Indian politician who was the third Prime Minister of India and the first woman to hold the office.
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October 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1980:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1980:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
- Kenny Rogers - Lady
- The Doobie Brothers - Real Love
October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
October 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Raging Bull
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent
Country: United States of America
Insaf Ka Tarazu
Release year: 1980
Directed by: B.R. Chopra
Starring: Zeenat Aman, Raj Babbar, Deepak Parashar, Padmini Kolhapure
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
Babylon
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Franco Rosso
Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool
Country: Italy
October 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Too Close for Comfort
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
Rosa... de lejos
Release year: 1980
Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
October 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Origin
By: Irving Stone
His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
The Fifth Horseman
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.
The Ring
By: Danielle Steel
The beautiful wife of an influential banker fell for a German author in a Germany that was ravaged by war and hatred. Both of them were Jewish and ended up in death.
Unfinished Business
By: Maggie Scarf
Maggie Scarf presents intimate portraits of sixties women, from their teens to their 60s. She explores the core experiences and what can happen in the years and decades.
October 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Firebird
Armor Attack
Star Castle
Warlords
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on October 31, 1980?
On October 31, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1980?
On October 31, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1980?
On October 31, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
What happened in 1980?
1980 was filled with very interesting events such as
- International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
- Sweden changes order of succession to throne
- President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics
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What was the calendar for October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
