What happened on Tuesday February 19, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1980:

• Bon Scott, AC/DC lead singer, dies at 33 Bon Scott, the lead vocalist of Australian rock band AC/DC, died on February 19, 1980, at the age of 33. After a night of heavy drinking at London's Music Machine club, Scott was found unconscious in a car and was pronounced dead at King's College Hospital. The official cause of death was acute alcohol poisoning, and the coroner classified it as 'death by misadventure'. source: thisdayinmusic.com
• Eric Heiden sets Olympic record in men's 1000m speed skating On February 19, 1980, American speed skater Eric Heiden won the gold medal in the men's 1000-meter event at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, setting an Olympic record with a time of 1:15.18. This victory was part of Heiden's historic performance, where he secured five gold medals in all speed skating events at the Games. source: insidethegames.biz
• Bon Scott, AC/DC lead singer, dies at 33 Bon Scott, the lead vocalist of Australian rock band AC/DC, died on February 19, 1980, at the age of 33. After a night of heavy drinking at London's Music Machine club, Scott was found unresponsive in a car owned by his friend Alistair Kinnear. He was pronounced dead at King's College Hospital, with the official cause of death listed as acute alcohol poisoning. Scott's ashes were interred at Fremantle Cemetery in Western Australia. source: thisdayinmusic.com
• Ingemar Stenmark wins Olympic giant slalom gold at Lake Placid Swedish alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark secured the gold medal in the men's giant slalom at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. He completed the two-run event with a combined time of 2:40.74, edging out Liechtenstein's Andreas Wenzel, who took silver with a time of 2:41.49. This victory marked Stenmark's first Olympic gold medal, adding to his bronze from the 1976 Games. source: britannica.com
• Ulrich Wehling wins third consecutive Olympic gold in Nordic combined On February 19, 1980, East German skier Ulrich Wehling secured his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the Nordic combined event at the Lake Placid Winter Games. Wehling's victory was achieved despite recovering from shoulder and hamstring surgeries, underscoring his resilience and dominance in the sport. source: kids.britannica.com
• Ian Botham's remarkable all-round performance in Golden Jubilee Test On February 19, 1980, during the Golden Jubilee Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Ian Botham achieved a historic feat by scoring 114 runs and taking 13 wickets in a single match, leading England to a 10-wicket victory over India. This performance marked the first time a player scored a century and took ten wickets in the same Test match. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Washington Capitals defeat Montreal Canadiens 3-1, ending 34-game winless streak On February 19, 1980, the Washington Capitals secured their first-ever victory over the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-1 win at Capital Centre. Robert Picard opened the scoring in the second period, and despite Montreal's dominance in the third, Washington capitalized on limited opportunities to seal the win. This marked the end of a 34-game winless streak against the Canadiens. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ma Lin, Chinese table tennis player, born Ma Lin, a prominent Chinese table tennis player, was born on February 19, 1980, in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. He began playing table tennis at the age of six and joined the Chinese national team in 1994. Ma Lin achieved significant success in his career, including winning Olympic gold medals in both singles and doubles events. source: skysports.com

Events in 1980

February 19, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1980

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February 19, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1980 can also be written as 2/19/1980 in the US and as 19/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1980:

• David Gandy

  David Gandy is a renowned British male model famous for his work with Dolce & Gabbana and as a prominent fashion icon.

• Steevy Boulay

  Steevy Boulay is a French television personality who gained fame through 'Loft Story', France's pioneering reality TV show in 2001.

• Mike Miller

  Mike Miller is a professional basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his three-point shooting and winning two NBA championships.

• Dwight Freeney

  Dwight Freeney is a former NFL defensive end, renowned for his exceptional pass-rushing skills and long career with the Indianapolis Colts.

• Mike Miller (basketball)
• Ma Lin

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1980:

• Bon Scott

  Legendary AC/DC lead singer who tragically died at 33 from alcohol-related complications.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 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 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 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 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 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 19th is Pisces.

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February 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 10:56 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 19, 1980 is:

46 years 3 months old,

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