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October 09, 1980 was the 283rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 09, 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 09, 1980, who was born and died on October 09, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 09, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. It's My Turn, directed by Claudia Weill), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 9th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 09, 1980?
- October 09, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 09, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 09, 1980?
- October 09, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 09, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 09, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 09, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 09, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 09, 1980?
What day of the week was October 09, 1980?
October 09, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 09, 1980 can also be written as 10/9/1980 in the US and as 9/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 09, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 09, 1980:
- Nobel prize for literature awarded to czeslaw milosz
- First consumer use of home banking by computer, in knoxville, tennessee.
- Princess caroline of monaco divorces philippe junot.
- Pope john paul ii greets the dalai lama during a private audience in vatican city.
October 09, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 09, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 9th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 09, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 09, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 07:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 09, 1980?
Famous people born on October 09, 1980:
- Henrik Zetterberg
Swedish ice hockey player.
- Sarah Lovell
Australian politician.
- Filip Bobek
Polish actor.
- Lucy Akello
Ugandan social worker and politician.
- Thami Tsolekile
South african cricketer.
- Ibrahim Fazeel
Maldivian footballer.
- Haylynn Cohen
- Zuleira Atíes
- Maxime Jaquier
- Marta Schifone
- Fábio dos Santos Barbosa
- Pāvels Doroševs
- Luigi Dipasquale
Whose famous birthday is on October 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 9th:
![John Lennon]()
John LennonBritish singer, lennon is an icon in popular culture.
![Sean Lennon]()
Sean LennonAmerican musician, yoko ono is the son of john lennon, rock 'n' roll superstar, and his second wife.
![Mona Singh]()
Mona SinghMona singh is an indian actress known for her role in the popular tv show jassi jaissi koi nahin.
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Tony Shalhoub]()
Tony ShalhoubAmerican actor best known for his roles as neurotic men in the tv series "monk", and "wings".
![Scott Bakula]()
Scott BakulaAmerican actor and star of the tv series "quantum leap," and "star trek enterprise.
![Brian Blessed]()
Brian BlessedBritish actor, stage and screen, well-known for his aggressive portrayals.
![Joe McFadden]()
Joe McFaddenScottish actor.
![Lila Kedrova]()
Lila KedrovaRussian-born actress (born 1918).
October 09, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 9 days old,
or 2271 weeks
or 15897 days old,
if you were born on October 09, 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 09, 1980?
There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 09, 1980.
October 09, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 09, 1980:
- Emily Hood Westacott
- Francesco Giangreco
- Theophil Henry Hildebrandt
- Fritz Günther von Tschirschky
What famous deaths happened on October 9th?
Famous deaths on October 9th:
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Jean Rochefort]()
Jean RochefortJean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
![Roy Black]()
Roy BlackGerman pop singer who sings romantic songs.
![Miriam Hopkins]()
Miriam HopkinsAmerican actress and brittle leading woman of the '30s, who made many films.
![Carol Bruce]()
Carol BruceAmerican actress and singer (d. 2007).
![Marie Doro]()
Marie DoroAmerican actress (born in 1882).
![Jan Hooks]()
Jan HooksAmerican actress and comedienne (b. 1957).
![David Dukes]()
David DukesSan francisco, california -- actor.
- Oskar Schindler
Czech businessman who joined nazi party and became double agent.
- Jacques Derrida
French-algerian educator and philosopher who taught at both the sorbonne 1960-1964, and at the ens 1965-1965.
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October 09, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 09, 1980:
- World Post Day
October 09, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 09, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. 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 09, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 09, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
October 09, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 09, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
It's My Turn
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Claudia Weill
Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas, Charles Grodin, Beverly Garland
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
Contamination
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau
Country: Italy
October 09, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 09, 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ludovic Kennedy
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Les chevaux du soleil
Release year: 1980
October 09, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 09, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Random Winds
By: Belva Plain
This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
Sins Of The Fathers
By: Susan Howatch
"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.
The Key To Rebecca
By: Ken Follett
When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look
October 09, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 09, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Rally-X
Dragster
Compu-Spell
Sea Battle
Missile Command
Who was the US President on October 09, 1980?
On October 09, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 1980?
On October 09, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 09, 1980?
On October 09, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 9th?
October 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - American music awards 2018: taylor swift, an american singer, wins four trophies including artist of the year. she also holds 23 american music awards. whitney houston was beaten by taylor swift.
- 2017 - Nobel memorial prize in economic sciences: the nobel prize committee awards american richard thaler, the sveriges rinksbank prize in economic sciences in memoriam alfred nobel, "for his contributions in behavioral economics." his research focuses on the psychology and conflict between what we plan to do for the financial future and what we plan to do for the present. (nobel prize.org),
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). a pkk car bomb killed at least 17 people in turkey's southeast hakkari province.
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.
