Thursday December 18, 1980: on this day

December 18, 1980 was the 353rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 1980, who was born and died on December 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Secret Valley, directed by Howard Bretherton), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 1980?


December 18, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1980 can also be written as 12/18/1980 in the US and as 18/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1980:

  • Vietnam adopts constitution.

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December 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 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 December 18th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 04:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 18, 1980?


Famous people born on December 18, 1980:

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Navika Kumar

    Renowned Indian journalist known for her insightful reporting.

  • Benjamin Watson

    American football player.

  • Neil Fingleton

    English actor and basketball player, one of the tallest 25 men in the world (d. 2017).

  • Smiley

    Reggae singer.

  • Heinz Inniger

    Swiss snowboarder.

  • Christina Aguilera on Staten Island

    New york: singer ("genie in a bottle", “what a girl wants”).

  • Anna Walton
  • Marian Drăgulescu
  • Evgenija Kuznecova
  • Jared Moskowitz
  • Joaquim Salvat
  • Andre Smith

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Bridgit Mendler
    Bridgit Mendler

    American singer and actress.

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December 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 11 days old,

or 2258 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15807 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1980?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1980.

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December 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 1980:

  • Alexei Kosygin

    Russian soldier and politician, 8th premier of soviet union (d. 1980).

  • Dobriša Cesarić

    Croatian poet and translator (b. 1902).

  • Héctor José Cámpora
  • Aleksej Nikolaevič Kosygin
  • Gabrielle Robinne
  • Alexis Kossyguine (Алексе́й Никола́евич Косы́гин)

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

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December 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 1980:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 1980:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Love On The Rocks
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

December 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - Lovely One

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December 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Secret Valley

Secret Valley

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Island Claws

Island Claws

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Hernan Cardenas

Starring: Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell

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

December 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

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low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

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

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes

The Hidden Target

By:

Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

December 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

Carnival

Carnival

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sega Gremlin Industries

Dodge 'Em

Dodge 'Em

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 18, 1980?

On December 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1980?

On December 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 1980?

On December 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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history

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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1980 calendar looked like.

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