What happened on Wednesday July 09, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1980:

• Failed Iranian Military Coup Attempt On July 9, 1980, a military coup attempt, known as the Nojeh Coup, was thwarted in Iran. The plot involved officers from various branches of the military and was aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic government. The conspirators planned to seize the Nojeh Air Base near Hamadan and initiate a series of attacks, including bombing key government installations. However, the plot was exposed, leading to the arrest of hundreds of officers and the execution of several key figures involved. source: history.state.gov
• Severe U.S. Heat Wave On July 9, 1980, a severe heat wave gripped much of the United States, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in eight states and above 90°F in twelve others. By this date, the heat wave had been ongoing for 17 days, resulting in 177 heat-related deaths nationwide. The heat wave, which began in mid-June, led to at least 1,265 fatalities and caused nearly $20 billion in damages, including agricultural losses and infrastructure damage. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Pope John Paul II's Brazil visit marred by tragic stampede On July 9, 1980, during Pope John Paul II's visit to Brazil, a tragic stampede occurred at the Castelão Stadium in Fortaleza. In an effort to secure good seats, the crowd broke down an unguarded gate, leading to a stampede that resulted in the deaths of three people. The incident highlighted the challenges of managing large crowds during high-profile events. source: washingtonpost.com
• Dutch war criminal Pieter Menten sentenced to 10 years in prison On July 9, 1980, Pieter Menten, a Dutch art dealer and Nazi collaborator, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the 1941 murders of 20 Jewish villagers in Poland. Menten was convicted of complicity in war crimes, including crimes against humanity. He served six years of his sentence before being released in 1985 due to old age and good behavior. source: washingtonpost.com
• Vinícius de Moraes dies in Rio de Janeiro Vinícius de Moraes, the renowned Brazilian poet and lyricist, passed away on July 9, 1980, at his home in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 66. He was best known for co-writing the iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema" with Antônio Carlos Jobim. His death was attributed to pulmonary edema. source: britannica.com
• Crowd stampede during Pope John Paul II's Brazil visit On July 9, 1980, during Pope John Paul II's visit to Fortaleza, Brazil, a tragic stampede occurred at the Castelao Stadium. Tens of thousands of people, eager to see the Pope, forced open stadium gates, leading to at least three deaths and numerous injuries. The incident highlighted the immense enthusiasm and poor planning during the visit. source: washingtonpost.com

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July 09, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 191st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1980 can also be written as 7/9/1980 in the US and as 9/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 09, 1980 was Coming Up by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
3. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Elton John - Little Jeannie

July 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 09, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

July 09, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 09, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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July 09, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 09, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 09, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 09, 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 July 09, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 07:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Someone born on July 09, 1980 is:

45 years 10 months old,

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