What happened on Friday August 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1980:

• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes Iceland's first female president On August 1, 1980, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was inaugurated as the fourth President of Iceland, marking the first time a woman was democratically elected as a head of state. She served four consecutive terms until 1996, becoming the longest-serving female head of state in history. source: britannica.com
• Waldemar Cierpinski wins Olympic marathon in Moscow On August 1, 1980, East German runner Waldemar Cierpinski secured the gold medal in the men's marathon at the Moscow Olympics, clocking a time of 2:11:03. This victory marked his second consecutive Olympic marathon win, making him the second man to achieve this feat after Abebe Bikila. The silver medal was claimed by Gerard Nijboer of the Netherlands, and the bronze by Satymkul Dzhumanazarov of the Soviet Union. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Buttevant Rail Disaster On August 1, 1980, at 12:45 p.m., the 10:00 a.m. Dublin to Cork express train derailed at Buttevant Railway Station in County Cork, Ireland, resulting in 18 fatalities and over 70 injuries. The accident occurred when the train was diverted onto a siding due to manually operated points being set incorrectly, causing the carriages to jackknife and demolish two coaches and the dining car. This tragedy led to significant reviews of rail safety and the modernization of Ireland's rail fleet. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Gerd Wessig sets Olympic high jump record at 2.36 meters At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, East German athlete Gerd Wessig won the men's high jump gold medal with a jump of 2.36 meters, setting a new Olympic record. This was the first time a world record was set in the high jump at the Olympics. Wessig's performance surpassed the previous Olympic record of 2.25 meters, held by Jacek Wszoła of Poland. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Cinemax launched on August 1, 1980 Cinemax, an American premium television network owned by Home Box Office, Inc., was launched on August 1, 1980. Initially focusing on recent and classic films, it has since expanded its programming to include original series, documentaries, and special behind-the-scenes features. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

August 01, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 01, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1980 can also be written as 8/1/1980 in the US and as 1/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 01, 1980:

• Sylvain Armand

  Professional French footballer who played as a defender, primarily for Rennes in Ligue 1 during his career.

• Romain Barras

  French decathlete who competed at high levels in multi-event track and field competitions.

• Mouloud Achour
• Pénélope Leprevost
• Oluchi Onweagba

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1980:

• Strother Martin

  Strother Martin was an American character actor best known for his memorable roles in classic Westerns and for his line 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' in the film 'Cool Hand Luke.' He appeared in over 175 film and television productions, often portraying supporting roles in movies during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. [bio]

• Patrick Depailler

  Patrick Depailler was a talented French Formula One racing driver who competed in 95 world championship grands prix, making his debut on...

• Michele Genovese
• Clare West
• Frode Sørensen
• Vincenzo Bianco

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 12:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Someone born on August 01, 1980 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 23 days old,

or 2390 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16732 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1980.

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