July 22, 1980, What happened that day? | TakeMeBack.to

What happened on Tuesday July 22, 1980?

About July 22nd, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 22, 1980, Ali Akbar Tabatabaei, former press attache at the Iranian embassy in Washington and president of the Iran Freedom Foundation, was fatally shot at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. The assassin, Dawud Salahuddin, an American convert to Islam, was reportedly paid $5,000 by the Iranian government to carry out the killing. Salahuddin escaped to Iran via Paris and Geneva, where he continued to reside.
  • Day of the week: July 22nd, 1980 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel
  • #1 UK song: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis

More about July 22nd, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on July 22nd, 1980.

Poster
history

July 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1980:

  • Assassination of Ali Akbar Tabatabaei in Bethesda, Maryland On July 22, 1980, Ali Akbar Tabatabaei, former press attache at the Iranian embassy in Washington and president of the Iran Freedom Foundation, was fatally shot at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. The assassin, Dawud Salahuddin, an American convert to Islam, was reportedly paid $5,000 by the Iranian government to carry out the killing. Salahuddin escaped to Iran via Paris and Geneva, where he continued to reside. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Dirk Kuyt was born on July 22, 1980 Dirk Kuyt, a former Dutch professional footballer, was born on July 22, 1980, in Katwijk, Netherlands. He is known for his time at clubs like Liverpool and Feyenoord, as well as for his contributions to the Dutch national team. Kuyt is celebrated for his work ethic and versatility on the field. source: britannica.com
  • Scott Dixon's birth date confirmed Scott Dixon, a renowned New Zealand racing driver, was born on July 22, 1980. He is best known for his success in the IndyCar Series, where he has won multiple championships and the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Dixon's career has made him one of the most celebrated figures in motorsport. source: britannica.com
  • Kate Ryan's birth date Kate Ryan, born Katrien Verbeeck, is a Belgian singer and songwriter known for her dance-pop hits. She was born on July 22, 1980, in Tessenderlo, Belgium. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

July 22, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Your poster from this day

LIFE magazines from July 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1980

Your poster from July 22, 1980

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was July 22, 1980?


July 22, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 204th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1980 can also be written as 7/22/1980 in the US and as 22/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

takemeback poster

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for July 22, 1980
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on July 22, 1980?


Famous people born on July 22, 1980:

  • Lauren Bittner
    Lauren Bittner

    Lauren Bittner is an American actress known primarily for her work in film and television, notably in the horror genre. She has appeared in several notable projects, gaining recognition for her performances. [bio]

  • Kate Ryan
    Kate Ryan

    Belgian pop singer known for her electronic dance music and international hits like 'Désenchantée' and 'Ella, Elle l'a'.

  • Scott Dixon
    Scott Dixon

    New Zealand racing driver and multiple-time IndyCar Series champion, considered one of the most successful drivers in the series' history.

  • Tablo
    Tablo

    Prominent Korean hip-hop artist and member of the influential group Epik High, known for his poetic lyrics and intellectual approach to...

  • Dirk Kuyt
    Dirk Kuyt

    Former Dutch professional footballer who played for Liverpool, Feyenoord, and the Netherlands national team, known for his work rate and...

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 22nd

RIP

July 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1980:

  • Pierre Coquelin de Lisle
    Pierre Coquelin de Lisle
  • Sigfrido Burmann
    Sigfrido Burmann

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 22nd

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was July 22, 1980 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

July 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me youtube
  2. - Magic youtube
  3. - Little Jeannie youtube
  4. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley) youtube
  5. - Shining Star youtube

July 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - Xanadu youtube
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out youtube
  3. - Jump To The Beat youtube
  4. - Crying youtube
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time youtube

July 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  2. - One In A Million You
  3. - Landlord
  4. - Let's Get Serious
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time
zodiac

July 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 22, 1980! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

July 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

77%

The moon phase on July 22, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 02:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1980


Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1980

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on July 22, 1980?


Someone born on July 22, 1980 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 2 days old,

or 2391 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16742 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1980?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 22nd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 22, 1980.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

This day in 30 sec.

Tuesday July 22, 1980