What happened on Sunday October 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1980:

• Iraq-Iran War Casualties in Dizful During the Iran-Iraq War, Iraqi forces launched a devastating attack on Dizful using Frog-7 missiles, resulting in approximately 100 civilian casualties. Additionally, Iraqi troops targeted foreign cargo ships, sinking three and setting two others ablaze, killing at least 20 crewmen.
• Iraq-Iran War Casualties in Dizful During the Iran-Iraq War, Iraqi forces launched a devastating attack on Dizful using Frog-7 missiles, resulting in approximately 100 civilian casualties. Additionally, Iraqi troops targeted foreign cargo ships, sinking three and setting two others ablaze, killing at least 20 crewmen.
• Iraq-Iran War Casualties in Dizful During the Iran-Iraq War, Iraqi forces launched a devastating attack on Dizful using Frog-7 missiles, resulting in approximately 100 civilian casualties. Additionally, Iraqi troops targeted foreign cargo ships, sinking three and setting two others ablaze, killing at least 20 crewmen.
• Tanzania Parliamentary Election Citizens of Tanzania participated in a democratic election, electing 264 members to the Bunge la Tanzania (national parliament), demonstrating the country's commitment to representative governance in East Africa.
• Tanzania Parliamentary Election Citizens of Tanzania participated in a democratic election, electing 264 members to the Bunge la Tanzania (national parliament), demonstrating the country's commitment to representative governance in East Africa.
• Tanzania Parliamentary Election Citizens of Tanzania participated in a democratic election, electing 264 members to the Bunge la Tanzania (national parliament), demonstrating the country's commitment to representative governance in East Africa.
• Grete Waitz Wins NYC Marathon Norwegian runner Grete Waitz secured her third consecutive victory in the New York City Marathon, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:25:41.3. Alberto Salazar won the men's event with a time of 2:09:41.
• Grete Waitz Wins NYC Marathon Norwegian runner Grete Waitz secured her third consecutive victory in the New York City Marathon, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:25:41.3. Alberto Salazar won the men's event with a time of 2:09:41.
• Grete Waitz Wins NYC Marathon Norwegian runner Grete Waitz secured her third consecutive victory in the New York City Marathon, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:25:41.3. Alberto Salazar won the men's event with a time of 2:09:41.

Events in 1980

October 26, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1980

October 26, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 14 - 17
• Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 3 - 23
• Denver Broncos - New York Giants : 14 - 9
• Detroit Lions - Kansas City Chiefs : 17 - 20
• Los Angeles Rams - Atlanta Falcons : 10 - 13

October 26, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 300th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1980 can also be written as 10/26/1980 in the US and as 26/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1980:

• Cristian Chivu

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• Khalid Abdalla
• Nick Collison

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1980:

• Luigi Vagnetti
• Emilia Mariottini
• Ján Pöstényi

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 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 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 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 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 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 26th is Scorpio.

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

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October 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 07:36 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Someone born on October 26, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 8 days old,

or 2323 weeks

or 16261 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1980?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 26, 1980.

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