Thursday March 20, 1980: on this day

March 20, 1980 was the 80th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 20, 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 March 20, 1980, who was born and died on March 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd), movies (e.g. Zigeunerweisen, directed by Seijun Suzuki), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1980?


March 20, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 80th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1980 can also be written as 3/20/1980 in the US and as 20/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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March 20, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1980:

  • Us appeals to international court on hostages in iran.
  • The radio caroline ship, mi amigo founders in a gale off the english coast.
  • The ''mi amigo'', the ship that housed pirate radio station ''radio caroline'', sinks (''radio caroline'' returns aboard a new ship in 1983).
  • U.s. president jimmy carter announces that the united states will boycott the 1980 summer olympics in moscow.
  • ''mafioso'' angelo bruno is murdered in philadelphia.

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March 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 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 March 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Who was born on March 20, 1980?


Famous people born on March 20, 1980:

  • Hibba Rashid

    Hibba Rashid is a renowned astrophysicist known for her groundbreaking research on dark matter.

  • Albirta Fernandez

    Albirta Fernandez is a professional Canadian athlete who has won multiple national and international championships.

  • Rhet Sinclair

    Rhet Sinclair is a respected business journalist known for her in-depth analysis of financial markets.

  • Clema Flores

    Clema Flores is a renowned Mexican dancer known for her captivating performances in traditional and contemporary dance forms.

  • Orvetta Flores

    Orvetta Flores is a talented American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful and eclectic music.

  • Soo Choi

    Soo Choi is a South Korean computer scientist known for her work in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Nilesh Bhatt

    Nilesh Bhatt is a renowned Indian playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Millianna Kudo

    Japanese manga artist known for her work in the fantasy and adventure genres.

  • Mouhamad Choucair

    Mouhamad Choucair is a Lebanese journalist and news anchor who has reported on political and social issues in the Middle East.

  • Surah Chaudhry

    Surah Chaudhry is a talented Pakistani musician and singer, known for her soulful renditions of traditional folk music.

  • Ninoshka Fernandes

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits in her work.

  • Raad Fawzi

    Raad Fawzi is an Iraqi journalist and war correspondent who has reported from conflict zones in the Middle East.

  • Uday Challu

    Uday Challu is a software engineer and the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, a leading provider of online business tools.

  • Mukund Rathi

    Mukund Rathi is a software engineer who has worked at leading technology companies such as Google and Microsoft.

  • Liberti Verdi

    Liberti Verdi is an Italian composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Giann Pellegrini

    Contemporary artist known for his vibrant and abstract paintings.

  • Gwin Watkins

    Gwin Watkins is a rising star in the local political scene, known for her progressive policies.

  • Salahuddin Ayubi

    Salahuddin Ayubi is a Pakistani cybersecurity expert who has worked on developing secure systems and protecting against cyber threats.

  • Shahara Parveen

    Shahara Parveen is a Pakistani journalist who has covered stories on women's rights and social justice.

  • Anastasio Gutiérrez

    Anastasio Gutiérrez is a Mexican geologist who specializes in the study of volcanic processes and their impact on the environment.

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 20th

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March 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months

or 2300 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16102 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 March 20, 1980?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1980.

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March 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1980:

  • Ellaree Dawson

    Ellaree Dawson was a renowned American ballet dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the art form.

  • Carrington Goodrich

    Renowned geologist known for his work in petrology and mineralogy.

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1980:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1980:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1980:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
  2. - Longer
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Desire
  5. - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)

March 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Together We Are Beautiful
  2. - Atomic
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Take That Look Off Your Face
  5. - Turning Japanese

March 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Stomp
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll

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March 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Seijun Suzuki

Starring: Yoshio Harada, Naoko Ôtani, Kisako Makishi, Akaji Maro

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

March 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Shadow Warriors

Shadow Warriors

Release year: 1980

Starring: Shin'ichi Chiba, Jun'ichi Haruta, Naomi Hase, Shôtarô Hayashi

Country: Japan

March 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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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.

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.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

March 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

Berzerk

Berzerk

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, GCE Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter/Run and gun

Publisher: Stern Electronics

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1980?

On March 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1980?

On March 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1980?

On March 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1980?

March 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1980 calendar looked like.

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