What happened on Monday October 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1980:

• Greece Rejoins NATO Military Structure On this significant day in 1980, Greece officially rejoined the NATO military structure after a six-year absence. This diplomatic reintegration marked an important moment in post-military junta Greek foreign policy and Cold War geopolitical realignment.
• Somalia Declares State of Emergency President Mohamed Siad Barre declared a state of emergency in Somalia, signaling potential internal political instability or external threats during this period of the country's turbulent political history.
• Death of Lady Isobel Barnett Lady Isobel Barnett, a prominent British television personality, tragically died by suicide following her conviction for shoplifting. A respected media figure born in 1918, her downfall and subsequent death highlighted the severe personal and social consequences of legal troubles and public shame.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1980

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

NFL - American Football

• Oakland Raiders - Pittsburgh Steelers : 45 - 34

October 20, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 294th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1980 can also be written as 10/20/1980 in the US and as 20/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1980:

• Fabrice Jeannet

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1980:

• Phoebe Holcroft Watson
• Stefán Jóhann Stefánsson

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
2. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
4. Diana Ross - Upside Down
5. The Doobie Brothers - Real Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
2. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
5. The Jacksons - Lovely One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 04:11 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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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1980

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Someone born on October 20, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 13 days old,

or 2323 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16266 days old,

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

There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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