What happened on Monday September 22, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1980:

• Iran-Iraq War Begins The command council of Iraq orders its army to launch a military offensive against Iranian military targets, marking the start of the devastating Iran-Iraq War. Iraqi troops seize part of Iranian territory in a significant border dispute.
• Solidarity Trade Union Formed in Poland Solidarity, the influential Polish trade union and political movement, is founded when delegates from 36 unions unite under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa, a pivotal moment in the struggle against communist rule.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono Sign Record Deal John Lennon and Yoko Ono sign a recording contract with Geffen Records, marking a new phase in their musical careers after the breakup of The Beatles.
• Soviet Estonia Youth Riots Suppressed Youth riots in the capital of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic were quickly and forcefully quelled by Soviet authorities, demonstrating the strict control of the regime.
• Brazilian Supermodel Born Fernanda Tavares, a prominent Brazilian supermodel, was born on this date. She would later become an internationally recognized figure in the fashion industry.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1980

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1980

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

NFL - American Football

• New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 3 - 35

September 22, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 266th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1980 can also be written as 9/22/1980 in the US and as 22/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1980 in September 1980 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1980:

• Fernanda Tavares

  Fernanda Tavares is a prominent Brazilian fashion model who has worked with top international brands like Victoria's Secret, Gucci, and...

• Liliana Santos
• Anne (Star Academy)
• Sandra Smith (reporter)
• Norbert Tarayre

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 22nd

Famous people died on September 22, 1980:

• Avice Landone

  British actress who appeared in various films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry...

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. George Benson - Give Me The Night
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Diana Ross - Upside Down
5. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd 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 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 22, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 05:25 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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Your place in the Universe on September 22, 1980

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Someone born on September 22, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 12 days old,

or 2327 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16295 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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

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

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