Thursday August 21, 1980: on this day

August 21, 1980 was the 234th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1980, who was born and died on August 21, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Long Good Friday, directed by John Mackenzie), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1980?


August 21, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 234th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1980 can also be written as 8/21/1980 in the US and as 21/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

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August 21, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1980:

  • Linda ronstadt opens in pirates of penzance on broadway

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August 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 21st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 02:15 am.

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 21, 1980?


Famous people born on August 21, 1980:

  • Joanne Froggatt

    Joanne froggatt is a british actress best known for her role as anna bates in the television series downton abbey.

  • Burney Lamar

    American race car driver.

  • Paul Menard

    Nascar sprint cup series driver.

  • Jasmin Wöhr

    German tennis player.

  • Bryan Allen

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jon Lajoie
  • Amelle Chahbi
  • Sarah Blake
  • John Brotherton
  • Alejandro Gavatorta
  • Ken Scuderi
  • David Malo Azagra

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 7 days old,

or 2275 weeks

or 15925 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1980?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1980.

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August 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1980:

  • Jennifer Nicks
  • Gilbert Warrenton
  • Absalón Argañarás

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1980:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1980:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - Give Me The Night
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - The Breaks (Part 1)
  5. - One In A Million You

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August 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Good Friday

The Long Good Friday

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Mackenzie

Starring: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Leo Dolan

Country: United States of America

Resurrection

Resurrection

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom

Atlantic City

Atlantic City

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli

Loving Couples

Loving Couples

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

August 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Mysterious World

Mysterious World

Release year: 1980

Starring: Arthur C. Clarke, Gordon Honeycombe, Remy Van Lierde

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show

The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show

Release year: 1980

August 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Second Coming by Walker Percy

The Second Coming

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Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.

Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear

Heartsounds

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This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Solo by Jack Higgins

Solo

By:

Father's desire for revenge draws him into a deadly game with a veteran assassin. John Mikali, a piano virtuoso, is only matched by his talent as a pianist.

Will by G. Gordon Liddy

Will

By:

From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.

August 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

Carnival

Carnival

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

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sega Gremlin Industries

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1980?

On August 21, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1980?

On August 21, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1980?

On August 21, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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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