What happened on Sunday June 08, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1980:

• TAAG Angola Airlines Yakovlev Yak-40K shot down near Matala, Angola On June 8, 1980, a TAAG Angola Airlines Yakovlev Yak-40K (registration D2-TYC) was shot down near Matala, Angola, resulting in the deaths of all 19 occupants. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported that the aircraft was hit and crashed in response to actions by a foreign aircraft. Unconfirmed reports suggest the involvement of a Zambian Shenyang J-6 fighter. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 34th Tony Awards honors Broadway excellence The 34th Annual Tony Awards ceremony took place on June 8, 1980, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City. Hosted by Mary Tyler Moore and Jason Robards, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in Broadway theater for the 1979–1980 season. Notable winners included 'Evita' for Best Musical and 'Children of a Lesser God' for Best Play. source: tonyawards.com
• Chris Evert wins French Open women's singles title On June 8, 1980, Chris Evert defeated Virginia Ruzici 6–0, 6–3 in the final to win the women's singles title at the French Open. This victory marked Evert's fourth French Open singles title and her tenth major singles title overall. source: washingtonpost.com
• Sally Little wins 1980 LPGA Championship Sally Little secured her first major title at the 1980 LPGA Championship, held from June 5 to 8 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Center in Mason, Ohio. She finished with a score of 285 (−3), three strokes ahead of runner-up Jane Blalock. This victory marked Little's inaugural major championship win. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

June 08, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 08, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 160th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1980 can also be written as 6/8/1980 in the US and as 8/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 08, 1980:

• Sonia Bompastor

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Famous people died on June 08, 1980:

• Ernst Busch

  Renowned German stage actor, singer, and political activist who was a key interpreter of Bertolt Brecht's works and survived persecution...

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June 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 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 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 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 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 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 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

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 08, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 16 days old,

or 2398 weeks

or 16786 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 08, 1980.

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