What happened on Thursday July 10, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1980:

• Sam Shepard's 'True West' premieres at Magic Theatre in San Francisco Sam Shepard's play 'True West' premiered on July 10, 1980, at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco, where Shepard was the resident playwright. Directed by Robert Woodruff, the production featured Peter Coyote as Austin and Jim Haynie as Lee. The play explores the volatile relationship between two brothers, Austin and Lee, set in their mother's home in the San Gabriel Valley. source: sam-shepard.com
• Jessica Simpson born on July 10, 1980 Jessica Simpson, an American singer, actress, and fashion designer, was born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas. She gained fame in the late 1990s with her debut album and has since become a prominent figure in entertainment and fashion. source: biography.com
• Alexandra Palace fire destroys significant portions of the building On July 10, 1980, a devastating fire broke out at London's Alexandra Palace during Capital Radio's Jazz Festival. The blaze originated behind the historic Willis Organ in the Great Exhibition Hall and rapidly spread, destroying approximately one-third of the building, including the Great Hall, Banqueting Suite, and former roller-skating rink. The eastern parts, including the theatre and BBC Television studios, were spared. The reconstruction took eight years and was completed in 1988. source: bbc.co.uk
• Willie Jones hospitalized with heatstroke after extreme heat wave On July 10, 1980, 52-year-old Willie Jones from Atlanta was admitted to the hospital with heatstroke and a body temperature of 115°F. He spent 24 days in the hospital and survived. Jones holds the Guinness Book of World Records honor for highest recorded body temperature. source: studycountry.com

Events in 1980

July 10, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 10, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1980 can also be written as 7/10/1980 in the US and as 10/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 10, 1980:

• Jessica Simpson

  Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hit pop albums, reality television appearances, and a successful lifestyle brand. [bio]

• James Rolfe

  James Rolfe is an American filmmaker, actor, and creator best known for his web series "Angry Video Game Nerd." He gained internet fame for his comedic video reviews of retro video games, which were instrumental in popularizing the "Let's Play" and video game review genres on YouTube and other platforms. [bio]

• Adam Petty

  Promising NASCAR driver from the legendary Petty racing family who tragically died young, cutting short a potential championship career.

• Claudia Leitte

  Brazilian pop singer and songwriter known for her vibrant performances and contributions to the Brazilian music scene.

• Silvia Marty
• Adam Croasdell
• Thomas Ian Nicholas
• Brian Mast

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1980:

• Joseph Krumgold
• Alfredo Sivocci
• Komako Kimura

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 10th

July 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 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 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 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 10, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 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 10th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 10, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 07:55 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 10, 1980 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 15 days old,

or 2393 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16755 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 10, 1980.

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