What happened on Saturday December 06, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1980:

• NASA launches Intelsat V F-2 communications satellite On December 6, 1980, NASA successfully launched the Intelsat V F-2 communications satellite, also known as Intelsat 502, into geostationary orbit. The satellite, built by Ford Aerospace, was designed to enhance global telecommunications capacity and operated for approximately 17 years before being deactivated in April 1998. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Kei Yasuda: Japanese singer Kei Yasuda, born on December 6, 1980, in Futtsu, Chiba, Japan, is a Japanese singer, musician, and actress. She gained prominence as a member and co-leader of the Japanese girl group Morning Musume, joining as part of the second generation alongside Mari Yaguchi and Sayaka Ichii. Yasuda was also a member of the pop group Dream Morning Musume. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Steve Lovell: English footballer Steve Lovell, born on December 6, 1980, in Amersham, England, is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He began his career with AFC Bournemouth in 1998, later moving to Portsmouth in 1999. Lovell had loan spells at Exeter City, Sheffield United, and Queens Park Rangers before joining Dundee in 2002, where he scored 35 goals in 98 appearances. He also played for Aberdeen, Falkirk, and Partick Thistle, returning to AFC Bournemouth in 2010. Lovell retired in 2011 due to a persistent ankle injury. Notably, he is the half-brother of Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

December 06, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1980

Your poster from December 06, 1980

December 06, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 341st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1980 can also be written as 12/6/1980 in the US and as 6/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1980:

• Cindy Crawford

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 6th

Famous people died on December 06, 1980:

• Ève Francis

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
5. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1980 was Super Trouper by Abba, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Abba - Super Trouper
2. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Madness - Embarrassment
5. The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic

December 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
4. The Jacksons - Lovely One
5. Prince And The Revolution - Uptown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 04:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1980

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Someone born on December 06, 1980 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 18 days old,

or 2372 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16605 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1980?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 06, 1980.

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