What happened on Friday October 31, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 31, 1980:

• Polish Government Recognizes Solidarity Trade Union In a significant political development, the Polish government officially recognizes the Solidarity trade union movement, marking a crucial moment in the struggle against communist rule in Poland.
• Reza Pahlavi Claims Succession to Iranian Throne Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the deposed Shah of Iran, publicly proclaims himself the rightful heir to the Peacock Throne in exile, following the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
• Tragic Fire at Psychiatric Hospital in Górna Grupa A devastating fire at a psychiatric hospital in the town of Górna Grupa results in the tragic loss of 55 patient lives and leaves 26 others injured, highlighting critical safety concerns in medical facilities.
• Senegal Deploys Troops to Gambia amid Libyan Tensions Senegal mobilizes troops to Gambia in response to perceived threats from Libya, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in West Africa during this period.
• Julian Nott Sets Hot-Air Balloon Altitude World Record British balloonist Julian Nott achieves a remarkable feat by setting a new world record for high-altitude ballooning, reaching an impressive height of 16,806 meters.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Oct. 31, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 31, 1980:

• Samaire Armstrong

  Japanese-American actress known for roles in television series like 'The O.C.

• Eddie Kaye Thomas

  American actor best known for his role in the 'American Pie' film series.

• Alondra de la Parra

  Renowned Mexican conductor and founder of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, recognized for her innovative musical leadership.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 1980:

• Jan Werich
• Giustino Arpesani
• Edelmiro Julián Farrell
• Joseph Pé

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 31st

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.

1. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
2. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. 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.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. 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 music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
3. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
4. The Jacksons - Lovely One
5. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 1980

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Someone born on October 31, 1980 is:

44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 23 days old,

or 2320 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16245 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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