What happened on Monday August 04, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1980:

• Susan G. Komen dies at age 36 Susan G. Komen, a Peoria, Illinois native, passed away on August 4, 1980, at the age of 36 after a three-year battle with breast cancer. Her sister, Nancy Brinker, founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 to honor her memory and fulfill a promise to end breast cancer. source: historyillinois.org
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin recording 'Double Fantasy' On August 4, 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono commenced recording sessions for their collaborative album 'Double Fantasy' at The Hit Factory in New York City. This marked Lennon's return to the music industry after a five-year hiatus dedicated to family life. The recording sessions continued until October 19, 1980, producing a total of 22 songs, with the album released on November 17, 1980. source: johnlennon.com
• Ford Pinto production officially ends The production of the Ford Pinto, a subcompact car introduced in the early 1970s, officially ended on August 4, 1980. The Pinto was notable for its controversial safety issues, particularly regarding fuel tank design, which led to numerous accidents and lawsuits. Despite its troubled history, the Pinto remains a significant part of automotive history. source: nytimes.com
• Seattle Mariners replace manager Darrell Johnson with Maury Wills On August 4, 1980, the Seattle Mariners fired manager Darrell Johnson and appointed Maury Wills as his successor. Wills, a former star shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, became the third Black manager in Major League Baseball history. Despite the change, the Mariners finished the season with a 44–88 record. source: mlb.com

Events in 1980

August 04, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 04, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1980 can also be written as 8/4/1980 in the US and as 4/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 04, 1980:

• Iva Straková

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Famous people died on August 04, 1980:

• Duke Pearson

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• Willis D. Crittenberger

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August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
5. Christopher Cross - Sailing

August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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August 04, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 03:51 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 04, 1980 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 20 days old,

or 2389 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16729 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1980.

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