What happened on Thursday May 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1980:

• First U.S. government shutdown due to funding lapse On May 1, 1980, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ceased operations for one day after Congress failed to pass an appropriations bill, marking the first U.S. government shutdown due to a funding lapse. This action was based on a new interpretation of the 1884 Antideficiency Act, which required agencies to shut down during funding gaps. Approximately 1,600 FTC employees were furloughed, and the shutdown cost the government an estimated $700,000. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall' banned in South Africa In May 1980, the South African government banned Pink Floyd's song 'Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)' and the album 'The Wall' due to its association with student protests against apartheid-era education. The song had become an anthem for students protesting racial inequalities in schools, leading authorities to consider it politically subversive. source: thisdayinmusic.com
• American Book Awards recognize notable authors in 1980 The American Book Awards, established in 1978 by the Before Columbus Foundation, honored authors for outstanding literary achievement in 1980. Notable winners included Douglas Woolf for "Future Preconditional: A Collection," Edward Dorn for "Hello, La Jolla," and Rudolfo Anaya for "Tortuga, a novel." These awards aim to recognize excellence in American literature without restriction to race, sex, ethnic background, or genre. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Islanders defeat Sabres 2-1 in double overtime in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Semifinals On May 1, 1980, the New York Islanders secured a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals. The game extended into double overtime, with Bobby Nystrom scoring the decisive goal at 1:20 of the fifth period, marking the Islanders' seventh consecutive road playoff win. This series was part of the Islanders' journey to their first of four consecutive Stanley Cup championships. source: thehockeywriters.com
• Broadway Musical 'A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine' Premieres 'A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine' is a musical comedy consisting of two one-act plays: a revue of classic 1930s Hollywood songs and a Marx Brothers-style adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 'The Bear'. The Broadway production opened on May 1, 1980, at the John Golden Theatre, later transferring to the Royale Theatre on June 17, 1980. It ran for 588 performances, closing on September 27, 1981. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1980

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

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May 01, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1980 can also be written as 5/1/1980 in the US and as 1/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on May 01, 1980:

• Zaz (singer)

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• Jay Reatard
• Ana Claudia Talancón

Famous people born in 1980

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Famous people died on May 01, 1980:

• Henry Levin
• Gaetano Minnucci

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
5. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
2. Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
5. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 07:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Someone born on May 01, 1980 is:

46 years and 23 days old,

or 552 months and 23 days old,

or 2403 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16824 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1980?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.

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

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

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