What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1980:

• Formation of Solidarity labor union in Poland On September 17, 1980, workers' representatives, including Lech Wałęsa, established Solidarity (Niezależny Samorządny Związek Zawodowy 'Solidarność'), the first independent labor union in a Soviet-bloc country. The union's name was suggested by Karol Modzelewski, and its logo was designed by Jerzy Janiszewski. Solidarity's supreme authority was vested in the Convention of Delegates, with the executive branch being the National Coordinating Commission, later renamed the National Commission. The union had a regional structure comprising 38 regions and two districts. source: britannica.com
• Iraq declares Algiers Agreement null and void, escalating territorial dispute with Iran On September 17, 1980, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declared the 1975 Algiers Agreement null and void, citing Iran's failure to implement key provisions. This declaration intensified the longstanding territorial dispute between Iraq and Iran, particularly over the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The abrogation of the agreement set the stage for Iraq's invasion of Iran on September 22, 1980, marking the beginning of the Iran-Iraq War. source: washingtonpost.com
• South Korea sentences Kim Dae Jung to death for sedition On September 17, 1980, South Korea's military tribunal sentenced opposition leader Kim Dae Jung to death for allegedly plotting a rebellion and forming an antistate organization. The trial lasted over a month, and Kim's defense claimed he was subjected to isolation and persistent questioning. International pressure led to the commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment in January 1981. source: washingtonpost.com
• Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Debayle in 1980 Anastasio Somoza Debayle, the former Nicaraguan dictator, was assassinated on September 17, 1980, in Asunción, Paraguay. He was shot by members of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) while in exile. His assassination marked a significant moment in the aftermath of the Nicaraguan Revolution, which had led to the overthrow of his regime in 1979. source: britannica.com
• Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Debayle in Paraguay Anastasio Somoza Debayle, former President of Nicaragua, was assassinated on September 17, 1980, in Asunción, Paraguay. He was ambushed by a seven-person Sandinista commando team, known as "Operation Reptile," led by Argentine Marxist revolutionary Enrique Gorriarán Merlo. The attackers used Soviet-made machine guns, AK-47 assault rifles, automatic pistols, and an RPG-7 rocket launcher, resulting in Somoza's immediate death. source: washingtonpost.com
• US and China sign civil air transport agreement On September 17, 1980, the United States and the People's Republic of China signed a civil air transport agreement, marking the first scheduled air services between the two nations. The agreement permitted each country to designate one airline to operate flights between New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing, with the Civil Aeronautics Board expected to select the U.S. airline from among eight competitors. source: washingtonpost.com
• Les Misérables musical premieres in Paris The musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' premiered at the Palais des Sports in Paris on September 17, 1980. Directed by Robert Hossein, the production featured Maurice Barrier as Jean Valjean and Rose Laurens as Fantine. The show ran for 107 performances, attracting over 500,000 spectators. source: lemonde.fr

Events in 1980

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

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September 17, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1980 can also be written as 9/17/1980 in the US and as 17/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 17, 1980:

• Shabana Mahmood

  English lawyer and Labour Party politician who served as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, representing Birmingham Ladywood...

• Dan Haren

  Professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams including the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los...

• Tizy Bone

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1980:

• Anastasio Somoza Debayle
• Michael Strong
• Bianca Stagno Bellincioni
• Emilio Petiva
• Rex Norris

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. Irene Cara - Fame
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on September 17, 1980 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 8 days old,

or 2383 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16686 days old,

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