What happened on Friday May 09, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1980:

• Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster On May 9, 1980, the freighter MV Summit Venture collided with a support pier of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during a severe storm, causing a 1,200-foot section of the southbound span to collapse into Tampa Bay. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 35 people, including passengers aboard a Greyhound bus that plunged into the water. The only survivor was Wesley MacIntire, who managed to escape his sinking pickup truck and was rescued by the ship's crew. source: wfla.com
• Pope John Paul II meets Archbishop of Canterbury in Accra, Ghana On May 9, 1980, during his apostolic pilgrimage to Africa, Pope John Paul II met with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, in Accra, Ghana. This historic meeting marked a significant step in ecumenical relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. The two leaders issued a common declaration, expressing gratitude for the progress made in reconciliation efforts between their churches. source: vatican.va
• Friday the 13th released in U.S. theaters The 1980 slasher film 'Friday the 13th' was released in U.S. theaters on May 9, 1980. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, the film follows a group of camp counselors who are murdered one by one by an unknown killer while attempting to reopen an abandoned summer camp. It was a major box office success, grossing $59.8 million worldwide. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Norco shootout On May 9, 1980, five heavily armed bank robbers attempted to rob the Security Pacific Bank in Norco, California. The robbery escalated into a violent shootout with law enforcement, resulting in the deaths of two perpetrators and one sheriff's deputy, and injuries to nine others. The incident led to significant damage, including the destruction of at least 30 police vehicles and a police helicopter. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Death of JAGS McCartney, first Chief Minister of Turks and Caicos Islands James Alexander George Smith McCartney, known as JAGS McCartney, was the first Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands, serving from August 31, 1976, until his death on May 9, 1980. He died in a plane crash near Vineland, New Jersey, while en route from Washington, D.C., to Atlantic City. McCartney was a prominent political figure and is remembered as a national hero in the Turks and Caicos Islands. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Grant Hackett's birth date Grant Hackett, the Australian swimmer, was born on May 9, 1980, in Southport, Queensland, Australia. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Norihiro Nishi's birth date Norihiro Nishi, a former Japanese footballer, was born on May 9, 1980, in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

May 09, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1980

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May 09, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 130th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1980 can also be written as 5/9/1980 in the US and as 9/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1980:

• Grant Hackett

  Renowned Australian Olympic swimmer who won multiple gold medals and set world records in long-distance freestyle events.

• Jo Hyun-jae

  South Korean actor and singer known for his work in television dramas and music.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
5. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
5. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Someone born on May 09, 1980 is:

46 years and 16 days old,

or 552 months and 16 days old,

or 2402 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1980?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 9th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 09, 1980.

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