What happened on Thursday January 03, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1980:

• Resignation of civilian members from El Salvador's Revolutionary Government Junta On January 3, 1980, the three civilian members of El Salvador's Revolutionary Government Junta resigned, along with 10 of the 11 cabinet ministers. This mass resignation was due to disagreements over the implementation of promised reforms and the junta's inability to address human rights abuses effectively. The crisis led to the formation of a new junta on January 9, 1980, with José Napoleón Duarte joining as a civilian member. source: cidh.oas.org
• Francisco de Sá Carneiro becomes Prime Minister of Portugal On January 3, 1980, Francisco de Sá Carneiro was appointed Prime Minister of Portugal after his Social Democratic Party secured 128 of the 250 seats in the Assembly of the Republic during the December 2, 1979, legislative elections. He led a center-right coalition government known as the Democratic Alliance, which included the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS) and the People's Monarchist Party (PPM). source: britannica.com

Events in 1980

January 03, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 03, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1980 can also be written as 1/3/1980 in the US and as 3/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 03, 1980:

• Bryan Clay

  Bryan Clay is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion in decathlon, considered one of the greatest multi-event athletes of his...

• Angela Ruggiero

  Angela Ruggiero is a pioneering female ice hockey player who won four Olympic medals, including gold in 1998, and was inducted into the...

• Willy Rovelli
• Corinna Ulcigrai
• Genādijs Soloņicins
• Irmantas Zelmikas
• Gerry Koning
• Mads Skjærvold
• Jamie Milligan
• Andy Furtado
• Carlos Chaves
• Telly Leung
• Kurt Vile
• Mary Wineberg
• David Tyree
• Eli Crane
• Federico Insúa
• Claudio Maldonado

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Famous people born on January 3rd

Famous people died on January 03, 1980:

• Joy Adamson

  Renowned wildlife conservationist and author who wrote 'Born Free', famous for her groundbreaking work with lions in Kenya and her...

• George Sutherland Fraser

  Scottish poet and academic known for his contributions to mid-20th century literature, with a significant body of work during the post-war...

• Lucien Buysse

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1980 was Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
2. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
5. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. Abba - Super Trouper
5. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1980 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 08:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Someone born on January 03, 1980 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 21 days old,

or 2420 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16943 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1980?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 3rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1980.

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