Thursday February 21, 1980: on this day

February 21, 1980 was the 52nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 21, 1980, who was born and died on February 21, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Coal Miner's Daughter, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 21, 1980?


February 21, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1980 can also be written as 2/21/1980 in the US and as 21/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1980:

  • Eric heiden skates olympics record 1500 metre in 1:55.44.
  • Hanni wenzel is first liechtensteiner to win olympics gold (giant slalom).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Discover the personality of February born.

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February 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:08 am and setting at 12:03 am.

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

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Who was born on February 21, 1980?


Famous people born on February 21, 1980:

  • Tiziano Ferro
    Tiziano Ferro

    Italian singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Brad Fast

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

    5th king of bhutan.

  • Jigme Wangchuck

    Second king of bhutan (born in 1905).

  • Kayoko Shibata

    Singer and model from japan.

  • Parthiva Sureshwaren

    Indian racing driver.

  • Yannick Lupien

    Canadian swimmer.

  • Brendan Sexton

    American actor.

  • Caterina Balivo

    Italian actress and television presenter.

  • Brodus Clay

    Wrestler.

  • Jim Vandermeer

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Elize du Toit
  • Oskar Degilia
  • Nat Baldwin
  • Bronislava Borovičková

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 8 days old,

or 2301 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16108 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 21, 1980?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 21, 1980:

  • Alfred Andersch

    German-swiss publisher and author (d. 1980).

  • Eugenio Calzia
  • Aldo Andreotti

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

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

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


Holidays on February 21, 1980:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1980:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Yes, I'm Ready
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Rock With You

February 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

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

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

  1. - Special Lady
  2. - And The Beat Goes On
  3. - The Second Time Around
  4. - Rock With You
  5. - Too Hot

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

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

Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Phyllis Boyens-Liptak

Country: United States of America

The Black Marble

The Black Marble

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Death Ship

Death Ship

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alvin Rakoff

Starring: George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Chega Mais

Chega Mais

Release year: 1980

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

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

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

By:

How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

By:

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 …

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

By:

Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

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.

The Top Of The Hill by Irwin Shaw

The Top Of The Hill

By:

Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.

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

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

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Mystery House

Mystery House

Platform: Apple II, PC-6001, PC-8801 iOS, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Balloon Bomber

Balloon Bomber

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Cytron Masters

Cytron Masters

Platform: Atari 400/800, Apple II

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: SSI

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

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Who was the US President on February 21, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1980?

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

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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 February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1980 calendar looked like.

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