Sunday October 05, 1980: on this day

October 05, 1980 was the 279th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 05, 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 October 05, 1980, who was born and died on October 05, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 1980?


October 05, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 279th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1980 can also be written as 10/5/1980 in the US and as 5/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

history

October 05, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1980:

  • Formal opening of meditation hall of zenshin temple in riverdale bronx
  • Kathy whitworth / donna caponi young win portland ping team golf champ
  • Yanks set al attendance mark at 2,627,417
  • El asnam, algeria is destroyed by an earthquake, which claims more than 2,600 lives. after the quake, el asnam is rebuilt and changes its name to the city of chlef.

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October 05, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Miami Dolphins : 30 - 17
  • Buffalo Bills - San Diego Chargers : 26 - 24
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Green Bay Packers : 9 - 14
  • Denver Broncos - Cleveland Browns : 19 - 16
  • Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons : 28 - 43
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October 05, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 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 October 5th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 05, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 05:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Who was born on October 05, 1980?


Famous people born on October 05, 1980:

  • Joakim Brodén

    Lead vocalist of the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton.

  • Pascal Papé

    Pascal papé is a retired french rugby union player known for his physicality and leadership on the field.

  • Yuta Tabuse

    Japanese basketball player.

  • James Toseland

    English motorcycle racer.

  • Paul Thomas

    American bass player (good charlotte).

  • Craig Benzine

    Youtube star.

  • Mike Matei

    Youtube star.

  • Ti West
  • Kelvin Peña
  • Mikalaj Kašeŭski
  • Humberlito Borges
  • Teana Miller
  • Antōnīs Kezos
  • Anthony Lecointe
  • Yuta Tabuse (田臥 勇太)

Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 23 days old,

or 2268 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15880 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 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 October 05, 1980?

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 05, 1980.

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October 05, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1980:

  • Rosey Rowswell

    Rosey Rowswell was a renowned baseball broadcaster.

  • Nanni De Angelis
  • Émile Scharwath

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Glema Jobs

    Glema Jobs was a co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Steve Jobs

    American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 5th

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October 05, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 1980:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - All Out Of Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Give Me The Night
  5. - Drivin' My Life Away

October 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Feels Like I'm In Love
  2. - One Day I'll Fly Away
  3. - Start
  4. - Ashes To Ashes
  5. - Don't Stand So Close To Me

October 05, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - Give Me The Night
  4. - Wide Receiver (Part I)
  5. - More Bounch To The Ounce

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October 05, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dostana

Dostana

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Raj Khosla

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra

Times Square

Times Square

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Allan Moyle

Starring: Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield

Foolin' Around

Foolin' Around

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert

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

October 05, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

Forgive Our Foolish Ways

Forgive Our Foolish Ways

Release year: 1980

Ashita no Jô 2

Ashita no Jô 2

Release year: 1980

October 05, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 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 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.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

By:

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 …

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

By:

This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

October 05, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 05, 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

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

history

Who was the US President on October 05, 1980?

On October 05, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1980?

On October 05, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 1980?

On October 05, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. 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 October 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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 October 1980?

October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1980 calendar looked like.

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