What happened on Saturday September 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1980:

• Ozzy Osbourne releases 'Blizzard of Ozz' Ozzy Osbourne's debut solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was released on September 20, 1980, in the UK. The album features the hit single 'Crazy Train' and marks the beginning of Osbourne's solo career after his departure from Black Sabbath in 1979. source: ozzy.com
• George Brett's .400 batting average ends on September 20, 1980 George Brett, a player for the Kansas City Royals, saw his batting average drop below .400 on September 20, 1980, after an impressive season. He had been striving to maintain a .400 average, a feat not achieved in Major League Baseball since Ted Williams in 1941. Brett finished the season with a .390 average, which remains one of the highest in modern baseball history. source: baseball-reference.com
• Thurman Munson Memorial Plaque Dedication On September 20, 1980, the New York Yankees honored their late captain, Thurman Munson, by dedicating a bronze plaque in his memory at Yankee Stadium's Monument Park. Munson, who tragically died in a plane crash on August 2, 1979, was celebrated for his leadership and contributions to the team. The plaque features excerpts from an inscription composed by Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, which was displayed on the stadium scoreboard the day after Munson's death. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Spectacular Bid's walkover in the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park On September 20, 1980, Spectacular Bid achieved a walkover victory in the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park, as no other horses entered the race, allowing him to complete the 1¼-mile distance unchallenged in a time of 2:02.4. This unopposed win marked the conclusion of his illustrious racing career, during which he secured 26 wins in 30 starts and set multiple track records. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

September 20, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 20, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 264th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1980 can also be written as 9/20/1980 in the US and as 20/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 20, 1980:

• Ryan Donowho

  Ryan Donowho is an American actor and musician known primarily for his roles in independent films and television, particularly for playing Johnny Harper on the teen drama series 'The O.C.' [bio]

• Mariacarla Boscono

  Prominent Italian supermodel who has worked with major fashion brands and walked runways internationally.

• Yung Joc

  American rapper known for hit singles in the mid-2000s hip-hop scene, including 'It's Goin' Down'.

• Granada (Spain)
• Monterrey (Mexico)
• Guilherme Berenguer

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1980:

• Ugo Mutti
• Michele D'Amico
• Josias Braun-Blanquet

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 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 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 03:02 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 20, 1980 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 4 days old,

or 2383 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16682 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 20, 1980.

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