What happened on Saturday October 11, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1980:

• Soviet cosmonauts set space endurance record On October 11, 1980, Soviet cosmonauts Leonid Popov and Valery Ryumin returned to Earth after spending 185 days aboard the Salyut 6 space station, setting a new space endurance record. Their mission began on April 9, 1980, and during this period, they hosted four visiting crews, including the first Hungarian, Cuban, and Vietnamese cosmonauts. source: washingtonpost.com
• Execution-style murders of four Black men in Buffalo by a white man Between September 22 and October 11, 1980, a series of racially motivated killings occurred in Buffalo, New York. A white man shot and killed four Black men in execution-style murders, leading to widespread fear and tension within the Black community. The killings were characterized by the use of a .22-caliber rifle, and the victims were approached without warning and shot at point-blank range. The attacks prompted a massive law enforcement response, with nearly 100 officers from various agencies working on the case. The community expressed alarm, fearing further violence and racial unrest. The investigation eventually led to the arrest of Joseph Christopher, a U.S. Army private, who was charged with the murders. He was convicted in 1982 and sentenced to life in prison. source: upi.com
• Dallas Mavericks' inaugural NBA game On October 11, 1980, the Dallas Mavericks played their first NBA regular-season game at Reunion Arena, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 103-92. Winford Boynes led the team with 20 points, and Tom LaGarde added 19 points. The Mavericks led by as many as 16 points in the second half, holding off a late comeback attempt by the Spurs, who were led by George Gervin's 33 points. source: nba.com

Events in 1980

October 11, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 11, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1980 can also be written as 10/11/1980 in the US and as 11/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on October 11, 1980:

• Nyron Nosworthy

  Professional footballer who played for Sunderland AFC, known for his defensive skills and contributions to the team during his career.

• Tomokazu Sugita

  Prominent Japanese voice actor known for dubbing roles in anime and video games, with a significant career in the entertainment industry.

• Julie McNiven
• Pablo Rivero

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 11th

October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
5. Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away

October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')

October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
2. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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October 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 October 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 08:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Someone born on October 11, 1980 is:

45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 13 days old,

or 2380 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16661 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 11, 1980.

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