What happened on Monday June 02, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1980:

• Cuban refugees riot at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas On June 1, 1980, Cuban refugees at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, protested against slow processing and poor conditions by rioting, resulting in injuries to both refugees and law enforcement officers. The unrest led to increased security measures and political repercussions for local officials. source: washingtonpost.com
• Jaime Paz Zamora survives plane crash during 1980 Bolivian election campaign On June 2, 1980, Jaime Paz Zamora, the vice-presidential candidate for the United Democratic Popular (UDP) party in Bolivia, survived a plane crash in the Altiplano region. The crash resulted in the deaths of five UDP politicians, including Jorge Álvarez Plata, Jorge Sattori, Enrique Barragán, and Rodrigo Douglas Veizaga. Paz Zamora suffered serious burns and was flown to the United States for treatment. He later accused military elements of involvement in the crash, which he considered an assassination attempt. source: upi.com

Events in 1980

June 02, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 02, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 154th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1980 can also be written as 6/2/1980 in the US and as 2/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1980:

• Abby Wambach

  Legendary American soccer player and coach, considered one of the most influential female soccer players in history.

• Fabrizio Moretti

  Brazilian-American drummer, founding member of indie rock band The Strokes and also part of the band Little Joy.

• Bobby Simmons

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams during his career.

• Apolline de Malherbe

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 2nd

June 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

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

June 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

June 02, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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

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June 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 09:57 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 02, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 22 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16792 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 02, 1980.

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