What happened on Sunday September 21, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1980:

• Iran-Iraq War Begins The Iraqi command council orders its military to launch attacks on Iranian military targets, marking the official start of the devastating Iran-Iraq War.
• Bob Marley's Health Crisis Reggae legend Bob Marley collapses while jogging in New York City's Central Park. A medical examination reveals his cancer has spread to his brain, lungs, and liver, signaling a critical point in his battle with the disease.
• Turkey's New Government Formation Bülent Ulusu, a former admiral, forms Turkey's 44th government, predominantly composed of technocrats, following a period of political instability.
• Soviet Estonia Youth Riots Suppressed Youth riots in the capital of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic are quickly and forcefully quelled by authorities, demonstrating Soviet control.
• Birth of Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor, a prominent Indian actress from the famous Kapoor film dynasty, was born. She would later become one of Bollywood's most celebrated and influential actresses.
• Kerry GAA Wins All-Ireland Football Final Kerry GAA defeats Roscommon GAA in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park, winning the championship with a score of 1-9 to 1-6.
• NFL Passing Record Richard Todd of the New York Jets sets an NFL record by completing 42 passes in a single game, highlighting his exceptional quarterback performance.
• NFL Remarkable Interception Los Angeles Rams' Johnnie Johnson achieves an extraordinary 99-yard interception, showcasing exceptional defensive skills and athletic prowess in an NFL game.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Donna Caponi Young wins the LPGA ERA Real Estate Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive spirit in professional women's golf.

Events in 1980

September 21, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1980

September 21, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Houston Oilers : 16 - 21
• Buffalo Bills - New Orleans Saints : 35 - 26
• Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 21 - 51
• Kansas City Chiefs - Cleveland Browns : 13 - 20
• Miami Dolphins - Atlanta Falcons : 20 - 17

September 21, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 265th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1980 can also be written as 9/21/1980 in the US and as 21/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1980 in September 1980 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1980:

• Kareena Kapoor

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• Aleksa Palladino

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• Autumn Reeser

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• Robert Hoffman (actor)
• Al Carabello
• Tomas Scheckter

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1980:

• Italo Siciliano

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. Irene Cara - Fame
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:23 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on September 21, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 14 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16358 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1980?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 21, 1980.

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