Sunday October 19, 1980: on this day

October 19, 1980 was the 293rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 19, 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 19, 1980, who was born and died on October 19, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. The Idolmaker, directed by Taylor Hackford), 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 19th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1980?


October 19, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1980 can also be written as 10/19/1980 in the US and as 19/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

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October 19, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 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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October 19, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

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 19, 1980?


Famous people born on October 19, 1980:

  • José Bautista

    José bautista is a dominican baseball player known for his powerful hitting and memorable bat flip during the 2015 mlb playoffs.

  • Rajai Davis

    American baseball player.

  • Benjamin Salisbury

    Benjamin salisbury is an american actor best known for his role as brighton sheffield on the television sitcom the nanny.

  • Alessandro De Simone

    Lunapop, a boy band popular in italy in 2001 was led by an italian member.

  • Berny Peña
  • Fidel Amado Pérez
  • Natalia Ríos
  • Anna-Karin Kammerling
  • Marijan Budimir
  • Elizabeth A. Davis
  • Benjamin Fischer
  • Katja Herbers
  • Nikica Ljubek
  • Albert Meyong

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 30 days old,

or 2269 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15887 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 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 19, 1980?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1980.

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October 19, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1980:

  • Georg Rasch
  • Guglielmo Gajani
  • Gerhard von Schwerin
  • Ugo Fasolo

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1980:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - Woman In Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - All Out Of Love
  5. - He's So Shy

October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stand So Close To Me
  2. - DISCO
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Baggy Trousers
  5. - Masterblaster (Jammin')

October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 19, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 19, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes

Borderline

Borderline

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner

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 19, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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

It's a Living

It's a Living

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

October 19, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 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

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The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

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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

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

The Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

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The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …

Crisis Investing by Douglas R. Casey

Crisis Investing

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Crisis Investing

October 19, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on October 19, 1980?

On October 19, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1980?

On October 19, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1980?

On October 19, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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.

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Sunday October 19, 1980