Sunday August 17, 1980: on this day

August 17, 1980 was the 230th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1980, who was born and died on August 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Constant Factor, directed by Krzysztof Zanussi), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1980?


August 17, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1980 can also be written as 8/17/1980 in the US and as 17/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1980:

  • Blackstone closes at majestic theater nyc after 104 performances
  • Beth daniel wins lpga patty berg golf classic
  • George brett goes 4-for-4, raising his batting average to .401
  • Azaria chamberlain disappears, probably taken by a dingo, leading to what was then the most publicised trial in australian history.
  • In australia, baby azaria chamberlain disappears from a campsite at ayers rock (uluru), reportedly taken by a dingo.

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August 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 11:30 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 17, 1980?


Famous people born on August 17, 1980:

  • Daniel Güiza

    Spanish footballer.

  • Lene Marlin

    Lene marlin is a norwegian singer-songwriter known for her hit single 'sitting down here' and her debut album 'playing my game'.

  • Jan Kromkamp

    Dutch footballer.

  • Keith Dabengwa

    Zimbabwean cricketer.

  • Tootsie Guevara

    Singer-songwriter and actress from the philippines.

  • Van Tuong Nguyen

    Thai-australian drug trafficker (d. 2005).

  • Brett Myers
  • Sandra Načuk
  • Marius Onofraș
  • Christian Thielsen Keller
  • Jorge Anchén
  • Janusz Dziedzic
  • Manuele Blasi
  • David Legwand
  • Mábel Lara

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 2 days old,

or 2278 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15951 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1980?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1980.

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August 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1980:

  • Gwen Bristow

    American author known for historical fiction novels.

  • Juan José Mira

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1980:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - Sailing youtube
  3. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Upside Down youtube

August 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Constant Factor

The Constant Factor

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi

Starring: Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Cezary Morawski

Breaking Glass

Breaking Glass

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Brian Gibson

Starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

He Knows You're Alone

He Knows You're Alone

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Armand Mastroianni

Starring: Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

August 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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

Those Amazing Animals

Those Amazing Animals

Release year: 1980

Juliet Bravo

Juliet Bravo

Release year: 1980

August 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

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William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston

China Men

By:

The story is based on memory, myth, and fact. It chronicles three generations of Chinese Americans living in America. This is a tale about how they survived in a new and strange world.

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.

Green Monday by Michael M. Thomas

Green Monday

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This is not only an in-depth look at how money moves, but also a real education for people who could never imagine the deceit, manipulations and intrigue involved in moving money around.

August 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Moon Cresta

Moon Cresta

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Sharp X68000, SNES, PS2, Virtual Console, PS4

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nichibutsu, Taito, Sega-Gremlin, Centuri, HAMSTER Corporation

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

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

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1980?

On August 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1980?

On August 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1980?

On August 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

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