What happened on Sunday June 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1980:

• Riots at Fort Chaffee during Cuban refugee processing On June 1, 1980, approximately 1,000 Cuban refugees at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas rioted due to delays in their resettlement processing. The unrest led to the burning of two buildings, and state troopers and tear gas were deployed to disperse the crowd. Forty individuals were injured, and 84 Cubans were arrested. This incident was part of a series of disturbances at various refugee centers during the Mariel boatlift. source: washingtonpost.com
• CNN launches as first 24-hour news channel On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Network) made its debut as the world's first 24-hour television news network. The network began broadcasting at 6 p.m. Eastern Time from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, with a lead story about the attempted assassination of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. CNN's launch marked a significant shift in broadcast journalism, moving away from fixed news schedules to continuous, round-the-clock coverage. source: guides.loc.gov
• ANC attacks Sasol oil installations in South Africa On June 1, 1980, Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC), launched coordinated attacks on two Sasol oil-from-coal plants and an oil refinery in South Africa. The operation resulted in significant damage, with estimates of R66 million. The attacks were part of MK's strategy to disrupt the apartheid government's economy and were timed to coincide with Republic Day. source: washingtonpost.com
• Barbra Streisand performs at ACLU benefit in California On June 1, 1980, Barbra Streisand hosted an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) tribute to songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. During the event, Streisand performed songs by the Bergmans, including an alternate version of "The Way We Were" titled "The Way We Weren't." Neil Diamond joined her to recreate their Grammy performance of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers." source: barbra-archives.com
• Oliver James birth date Oliver James, the English actor and musician, was born on June 1, 1980, in Ottershaw, Surrey, England. source: imdb.com
• Beth Daniel wins Golden Lights Championship On June 1, 1980, Beth Daniel secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the Golden Lights Championship, finishing one stroke ahead of runner-up Nancy Lopez. Daniel's winning score was 287, achieved with rounds of 72, 74, 70, and 71. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

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

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June 01, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1980 can also be written as 6/1/1980 in the US and as 1/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 01, 1980:

• Damien Fahey

  American television and radio personality known for hosting MTV's Total Request Live (TRL) after Carson Daly.

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Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1980:

• Arthur Nielsen

  American businessman, founded the acnielsen company (b. 1897).

• Giulio Masseroni
• Rube Marquard

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Blondie - Call Me
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Whispers - Lady
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 08:54 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Someone born on June 01, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 23 days old,

or 2399 weeks

or 16793 days old,

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

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

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