What happened on Wednesday December 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1980:

• Soviet Union deploys SS-20 Saber nuclear missile On December 17, 1980, the Soviet Union deployed the SS-20 Saber nuclear missile, a two-stage solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile. This deployment was a significant escalation in the Soviet Union's nuclear capabilities and contributed to the intensification of the Cold War. The SS-20 was designed to replace older missiles and enhance the Soviet Union's ability to target European countries. source: missilethreat.csis.org
• Mauritania publishes provisional constitution On December 17, 1980, Mauritania's Military Committee for National Salvation (CMSN) published a provisional constitution, signaling a return to civilian rule. The draft constitution introduced a multiparty system and freedom of association, aiming to attract support from the labor union movement. However, following a failed coup attempt in March 1981, the CMSN abandoned the draft constitution and reverted to military governance. source: countrystudies.us

Events in 1980

December 17, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 17, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1980 can also be written as 12/17/1980 in the US and as 17/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1980:

• Noam Morgensztern

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1980:

• Filomena Morlando
• Oskar Kummetz
• Ahmet Berman

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
4. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
5. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
5. Madness - Embarrassment

December 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. The Jacksons - Lovely One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:50 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Someone born on December 17, 1980 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 7 days old,

or 2370 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1980?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1980.

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