Thursday January 10, 1980: on this day

January 10, 1980 was the 10th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 10, 1980, who was born and died on January 10, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 10, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes), movies (e.g. Death Watch, directed by Bertrand Tavernier), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 10, 1980?


January 10, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 10th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1980 can also be written as 1/10/1980 in the US and as 10/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 10, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 10, 1980:

  • Last broadcast of rockford files on nbc
  • George meany, american labor leader, dies at age 85 (born 1894).
  • The new england journal of medicine publishes the letter addiction rare in patients treated with narcotics, which is later misused to downplay the general risk of addiction to opioids.[26]

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 10, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 10, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 10, 1980?


Famous people born on January 10, 1980:

  • Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi

    Sarah shahi is an american actress and former nfl cheerleader known for her roles in tv shows like 'the l word' and 'person of interest'.

  • Dru Viergever

    Dutch actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Rastislav Staňa

    Slovak ice hockey player.

  • Tatjana Mannima

    Estonian skier.

  • Aleksandr Pogorelov

    Russian decathlete.

  • Bernat Martínez

    Spanish motorcycle racer (d.2015).

  • Nelson Cuevas

    Paraguayan footballer.

  • Petri Lindroos

    Finnish musician (ensiferum).

  • Janelle Pierzina

    Reality star.

  • Anneleen Van Bossuyt
  • Marijan Vuka
  • Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
  • Jonas Olsson
  • Javier Morales
  • Brandon Cronenberg

Whose famous birthday is on January 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 10th:

  • Hrithik Roshan
    Hrithik Roshan

    Hrithik roshan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, often recognized for his dancing skills and charismatic...

  • Pat Benatar
    Pat Benatar

    Pat benatar is a rock singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like 'love is a battlefield' and 'hit me with your best shot'.

  • Rod Stewart
    Rod Stewart

    Born to scottish parents in london, british musician.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Marina Hands
    Marina Hands

    French actress on stage and in film, daughter of terry hands (british director) and ludmila mikaal (actress).

  • Georges Marchal
    Georges Marchal

    French actor and member of the coma(c).

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

    Canadian entertainer who was able to play the piano at two.

  • Janet Jones
    Janet Jones

    American actress.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

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


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 19 days old,

or 2307 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16150 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 10, 1980?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 10th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 10, 1980:

  • Bo Rein

    American football coach and player (d. 1980).

  • Hughie Critz

    American baseball player (born in 1900).

  • Ercole Carzino
  • Tamotsu Takama
  • Enrico Michele Demarchi
  • Manuel Passos
  • George Meany

What famous deaths happened on January 10th?

Famous deaths on January 10th:

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Richard Boone
    Richard Boone

    American actor, best known for his role as paladin, the gun-fighter and cultured paladin in "have gun, will travel" (1958-1960).

  • Paul Lynde
    Paul Lynde

    American actor on stage, screen and television since 1952 when he made his broadway debut.

  • Taylor Negron
    Taylor Negron

    American actor, playwright, and painter (b. 1957).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    American film producer and agent (d.2000).

  • Marion Hutton
    Marion Hutton

    American actress and singer (born 1919).

  • Joe Penner
    Joe Penner

    Hungarian comedian and actor (born in 1904).

  • Gabrielle Chanel

    Founder of the Chanel fashion brand and one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.

  • Carolus Linnaeus

    Known as the father of modern taxonomy.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 10th

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


Holidays on January 10, 1980:

  • Margaret Thatcher day in the Falkland Islands
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January 10, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 10, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1980 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  2. - Rock With You
  3. - Do That To Me One More Time
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Please Don't Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 10, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Send One Your Love

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

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

Death Watch

Death Watch

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier

Starring: Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard

Kali Ghata

Kali Ghata

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ved Rahi

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Danny Denzongpa, Aruna Irani

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

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

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

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

By:

The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

Dodge 'Em

Dodge 'Em

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on January 10, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 10, 1980?

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

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What is special about January 10th?

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

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 32 afghans were killed by taliban, while 25 taliban members were killed in gunfire across afghanistan.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: after failure to agree on a prolongation of the 101-day ceasefire agreement, hostilities between colombia's government forces and eln forces resume.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan, 10 jan 2017 afghanistan bombings: at least 38 people were killed when two bombs explode close to kabul's national assembly.

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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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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