What happened on Sunday January 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1980:

• US Olympic Boycott of Moscow President Jimmy Carter announced the United States would boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow as a political protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a significant Cold War diplomatic action.
• Super Bowl XIV: Pittsburgh Steelers Historic Win The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Quarterback Terry Bradshaw was named Most Valuable Player, and the Steelers became the first NFL franchise to win four Super Bowls, marking a significant milestone in NFL history.
• Corralejas Bullring Tragedy A devastating structural collapse at the Corralejas Bullring in Sincelejo, Colombia, resulted in at least 200 fatalities, representing a significant and tragic event in the region's history.
• Record Gold Prices The London Gold Fixing reached its highest price ever (adjusted for inflation) at US$850 per troy ounce, indicating significant economic volatility and investor uncertainty during this period.
• Cuba Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Cuba officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move reflecting the complex geopolitical relationships of the time and Cuba's support for national liberation movements.
• US Women's Figure Skating Championship Linda Fratianne won the United States Female Figure Skating Championship, showcasing her skill and representing the competitive nature of American figure skating in 1980.
• Birth of Jenson Button Jenson Button, a prominent British Formula One racing driver, was born. He would later become the 2009 Formula One World Champion and is considered one of the most skilled drivers of his generation.
• MS Athina B Beached at Brighton The MS Athina B was beached at Brighton, becoming a temporary tourist attraction and likely sparking local interest and curiosity.

Events in 1980

January 20, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1980

January 20, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Rams : 31 - 19

January 20, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 20th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1980 can also be written as 1/20/1980 in the US and as 20/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1980:

• Philippe Cousteau

  French oceanographer and environmental activist, grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, continuing his family's marine conservation...

• Maeva Meline
• Federico Martín Aramburú

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
4. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:07 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1980

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Someone born on January 20, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 14 days old,

or 2363 weeks

or 16541 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1980?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 20, 1980.

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