Sunday August 10, 1980: on this day

August 10, 1980 was the 223rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 10, 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 August 10, 1980, who was born and died on August 10, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1980?


August 10, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1980 can also be written as 8/10/1980 in the US and as 10/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 10, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1980:

  • 62nd pga championship: jack nicklaus shoots a 274 at oak hill, new york
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  • Allen, the most powerful hurricane in caribbean hits brownsville, texas.
  • Hurricane allen (category 3) pounds southeastern texas.

August 10, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 10, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 10, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 08:36 pm.

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

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Who was born on August 10, 1980?


Famous people born on August 10, 1980:

  • Roxanne McKee
    Roxanne McKee

    Canadian-english actress and model.

  • Stu Bennett
    Stu Bennett

    English wrestler.

  • Swade Barrett

    Known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Mayari Gonzalez

    Mayari Gonzalez is a Mexican businesswoman and social entrepreneur, known for her work in the sustainable development and social impact...

  • Pua Magasiva

    Pua magasiva was a new zealand tv actor known for his role as shane clarke, the red ranger, in the tv series power rangers ninja storm.

  • Aly Wagner

    Former US Women's National Team player and current sports broadcaster.

  • Aaron Staton

    American actor.

  • Frédéric Thomas (footballer)
  • Manon Kahle
  • Ibrahima Sidibé
  • Frédéric Thomas
  • Pedro Ascoy
  • Mikel Labaka
  • Alexandre Boucaut
  • Éliphène Cadet
  • Aldo Caputo
  • Josh Davis
  • Mauro De Filippis

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 9 days old,

or 2275 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15927 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 August 10, 1980?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 10, 1980.

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August 10, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1980:

  • Yahya Khan

    Pakistan general and politician, third president of pakistan (d. 1980).

  • Gareth Evans

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

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August 10, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1980:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 10, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  5. - Sailing youtube

August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 10, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 10, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Give Me The Night

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August 10, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Battle Creek Brawl

Battle Creek Brawl

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

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

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

August 10, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Games People Play

Games People Play

Release year: 1980

Mortimer's Patch

Mortimer's Patch

Release year: 1980

August 10, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Murder In The White House by Margaret Truman

Murder In The White House

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A political thriller can't be written better than by the daughter of a president. Murder in the White House is Margaret Truman's debut book in the Capital Crimes Series.

The Real War by Richard Nixon

The Real War

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The Real War

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz

Princess Daisy

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She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.

Sins Of The Fathers by Susan Howatch

Sins Of The Fathers

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"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.

August 10, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Monster (Videopac)

Space Monster (Videopac)

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Philips

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

history

Who was the US President on August 10, 1980?

On August 10, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1980?

On August 10, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1980?

On August 10, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of August. 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 August 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1980 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 10, 1980