Monday December 22, 1980: on this day

December 22, 1980 was the 357th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 22, 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 December 22, 1980, who was born and died on December 22, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Action, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1980?


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

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December 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1980:

  • Us president-elect ronald reagan appoints jean kirkpatrick (un delegate) and james watt (interior).

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

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - San Diego Chargers : 17 - 26
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December 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on December 22, 1980?


Famous people born on December 22, 1980:

  • Chris Carmack
    Chris Carmack

    American actor, singer, and model.

  • Marcus Haislip

    American basketball player.

  • Matt Parker

    Australian mathematician and popular science communicator.

  • Federico Russo

    Tv show host.

  • Budapest (Hungary)
  • Andrej Stenin
  • Lee Eun-ju
  • Luz Mercedes Acosta
  • Emanuela Felici
  • James Christopher «Chris» Carmack

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 4 days old,

or 2261 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15831 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 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 December 22, 1980?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

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

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

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December 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1980:

  • Dick Kallman

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Ethel Wilson

    Canadian novelist known for her works such as 'Swamp Angel'.

  • Miriam Battista
  • František Studený
  • Alessandro Marcello Del Majno

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

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December 22, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1980:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Love On The Rocks
  4. - Lady youtube
  5. - 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.

December 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - Stop The Cavalry
  4. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 22, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - United Together

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December 22, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

Secret Valley

Secret Valley

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks

December 22, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

December 22, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

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James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

By:

Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.

Congo by Michael Crichton

Congo

By:

This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

By:

Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

Come Pour The Wine by Cynthia Freeman

Come Pour The Wine

By:

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet

December 22, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

history

Who was the US President on December 22, 1980?

On December 22, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1980?

On December 22, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1980?

On December 22, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

history

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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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