What happened on Monday December 22, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1980:

• Reagan Announces Key Appointments President-elect Ronald Reagan announced significant appointments, naming Jean Kirkpatrick as UN delegate and James Watt as Secretary of the Interior, signaling the direction of his upcoming administration's foreign and domestic policies.
• Karl Dönitz, German Naval Commander, Dies Karl Dönitz, prominent German naval officer and politician who served as President of Germany briefly after Hitler's death, passed away. He was a key naval strategist during World War II and a controversial figure in German military history.
• Francisco Pinto Balsemão Becomes Portuguese Prime Minister Francisco Pinto Balsemão was designated as the new Prime Minister of Portugal by President Ramalho Eanes, marking a transition in Portuguese political leadership.
• Bobby Bonds Released by Saint Louis Cardinals The Saint Louis Cardinals released outfielder Bobby Bonds, a notable player in Major League Baseball known for his power hitting and base-stealing abilities.
• Devin Anderson, American Composer Devin Anderson, an American composer known for his contemporary musical works.

Events in 1980

December 22, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1980

December 22, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - San Diego Chargers : 17 - 26

December 22, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 357th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1980 can also be written as 12/22/1980 in the US and as 22/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1980:

• Chris Carmack

  Chris Carmack is an American actor known for his roles in television series like 'The O.C.

• Marcus Haislip

  Marcus Haislip is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA, primarily for the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.

• Budapest (Hungary)
• Matt Parker

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1980:

• Dick Kallman

  American actor from Brooklyn, New York, known for stage and television performances in the 1950s and 1960s.

• Alessandro Marcello Del Majno

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1980 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

December 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Madness - Embarrassment

December 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 08:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1980

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Someone born on December 22, 1980 is:

44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 12 days old,

or 2314 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16204 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1980?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 22, 1980.

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