What happened on Monday February 18, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1980:

• 1980 Canadian federal election: Liberal Party victory On February 18, 1980, the Liberal Party, led by Pierre Trudeau, won a majority government in the Canadian federal election, securing 147 seats out of 282 in the House of Commons. This victory marked the return of Trudeau as Prime Minister after the defeat of Joe Clark's Progressive Conservative government, which had been in power for less than a year. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Regina Spektor's birth date confirmed Regina Spektor, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, was born on February 18, 1980, in Moscow, Russia. She later moved to the United States, where she gained fame for her unique blend of musical styles and poignant lyrics. Spektor's work has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase over the years. source: biography.com
• 30th Berlin International Film Festival Golden Bear Awards The 30th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 18 to 29, 1980, awarded the Golden Bear to two films: "Heartland" directed by Richard Pearce and "Palermo oder Wolfsburg" directed by Werner Schroeter. The retrospective honored American filmmaker Billy Wilder, and to ease tensions with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, the films "Ninotchka" and "One, Two, Three" were withdrawn from the retrospective. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Barbara Petzold wins gold in women's 10 km cross-country skiing at Lake Placid Winter Olympics On February 18, 1980, East German cross-country skier Barbara Petzold secured the gold medal in the women's 10 km event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. She completed the race in 30:31.54, narrowly defeating Finland's Hilkka Riihivuori, who took silver with a time of 30:35.05. This victory marked Petzold's first of two gold medals at the 1980 Games, as she also won the 4 × 5 km relay event three days later. source: csmonitor.com

Events in 1980

February 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 18, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 49th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1980 can also be written as 2/18/1980 in the US and as 18/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 18, 1980:

• Italian unification

  A pivotal historical movement that consolidated various Italian states into a single kingdom during the 19th century, ending foreign...

• Regina Spektor

  Acclaimed American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her unique style and association with New York City's antifolk music scene.

• Nik Antropov

  Professional ice hockey player who played for multiple NHL teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Thrashers, and New York Rangers.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1980:

• Gale Robbins

  Gale Robbins was an American singer and actress, best known for her roles in film and television during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in notable movies such as 'The Barkleys of Broadway' and 'Calamity Jane', and was also recognized for her performances in various television series. [bio]

• Paul Howard

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

February 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

February 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
2. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
3. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Someone born on February 18, 1980 is:

46 years 3 months old,

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