What happened on Friday June 13, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1980:

• UN Security Council adopts Resolution 473 calling for release of Nelson Mandela On June 13, 1980, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 473, condemning South Africa's repression and calling for the release of all political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. source: refworld.org
• Assassination of Walter Rodney On June 13, 1980, Walter Rodney, a prominent Guyanese historian and political activist, was killed in Georgetown, Guyana, by a bomb placed in his car. Rodney was a leading figure in the Working People's Alliance (WPA), a political party opposing the government of Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. His assassination has been widely attributed to a state-organized conspiracy involving members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and other state officials. Gregory Smith, a GDF sergeant, is believed to have provided the explosive device that killed Rodney. After the assassination, Smith fled to French Guiana, where he died in 2002. In 2016, a Commission of Inquiry concluded that Rodney's death was a state-organized assassination with the knowledge of Prime Minister Burnham. In 2021, the Government of Guyana formally admitted to the conspiracy and issued an apology to Rodney's family. source: walterrodneyfoundation.org
• Paul McCartney releases 'Waterfalls' single On June 13, 1980, Paul McCartney released 'Waterfalls' as the second single from his album 'McCartney II'. The song, characterized by minimalist instrumentation, reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart but did not chart in the US. source: officialcharts.com
• Roadie film premiere on June 13, 1980 The film 'Roadie' premiered in the United States on June 13, 1980. Directed by Alan Rudolph, it stars Meat Loaf as Travis W. Redfish, a Texas truck driver who becomes a roadie for a traveling rock and roll show. The film features cameo appearances by musicians such as Alice Cooper, Deborah Harry, Roy Orbison, and Hank Williams Jr. It was released by United Artists and has a runtime of 105 minutes. source: boxofficemojo.com

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June 13, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 13, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 165th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1980 can also be written as 6/13/1980 in the US and as 13/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 13, 1980:

• Sarah Connor (singer)

  German pop singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hit songs like 'From Sarah with Love' and international success.

• Florent Malouda

  Professional French footballer who played as a winger for Chelsea FC and the French national team, known for his successful career in...

• Juan Carlos Navarro

  Spanish professional basketball player who had a distinguished career in European basketball, particularly with FC Barcelona.

• Jamario Moon

  American professional basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his athletic abilities and impressive dunking skills.

• Audrey Prieto
• Christopher Kas
• Benny Greb
• Sarah Connor
• Alistair Cragg
• Simone Santi Gubini
• Emanuele Della Felba
• Mauro Carbonaro
• Morten Moldskred
• Maja Matevžič
• Rafael Fernández Pérez
• Stefan Höhener
• Darius Vassell
• Candace McNamee

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 13th

Famous people died on June 13, 1980:

• Walter Rodney

  Renowned Guyanese historian, political activist, and scholar who was assassinated in 1980, known for his influential work on African and...

• Erna Stahl
• Ernesto Dalla Libera

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 13th

June 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

June 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 13, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

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 13, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 13, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Manhattans - Shining Star
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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June 13, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 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 13, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 10:05 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 13, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 11 days old,

or 2397 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16781 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 13, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 13, 1980.

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