What happened on Friday October 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1980:

• Queen Elizabeth II's first state visit to the Vatican On October 17, 1980, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican. She was received by Pope John Paul II in a meeting described as "warm and relaxed." The Queen expressed support for the unity between the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches, and the Pope praised the Christian history and cultural achievements of the British people. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Birth of Russian volleyball player Ekaterina Gamova Ekaterina Gamova, a prominent Russian volleyball player, was born on October 17, 1980. She is known for her exceptional skills and has represented Russia in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. Gamova is celebrated for her contributions to the sport and is regarded as one of the best female volleyball players in history. source: britannica.com
• Mike Whitney's first-class cricket debut for New South Wales On October 17, 1980, Mike Whitney made his first-class debut for New South Wales against Queensland. A left-arm fast bowler, Whitney played 94 first-class matches for New South Wales between 1980 and 1994, taking 314 wickets at an average of 27.33. He also represented Australia in 12 Test matches and 38 One Day Internationals. source: cricketnsw.com.au

Events in 1980

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

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October 17, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 291st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1980 can also be written as 10/17/1980 in the US and as 17/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1980:

• Yekaterina Gamova

  Yekaterina Gamova is a legendary Russian volleyball player, standing at an impressive 6'8" tall, who dominated international volleyball...

• Sarah Lamb

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• Justin Shenkarow

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• Conor Timmis
• Marina Glezer
• Tarell Alvin McCraney
• Nicholas Britell

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1980:

• Sam Flint
• Yvonne Astruc

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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. Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 12:44 am.

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 17, 1980 is:

45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 7 days old,

or 2379 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16655 days old,

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

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