What happened on Saturday November 22, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 22, 1980:

• Mae West, Hollywood's sex symbol, dies at 88 Mae West, the iconic actress known for her sultry and humorous performances, passed away on November 22, 1980, in her Hollywood apartment at the age of 88. She had been hospitalized earlier that year after suffering a stroke and a concussion from a fall. A private funeral service was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood, and she was later entombed in the West family mausoleum at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. source: washingtonpost.com
• Georgia tanker spills 1.3 million gallons of oil near Pilottown, Louisiana On November 22, 1980, the M.T. Georgia, a Norwegian-registered tanker, accidentally released approximately 1.3 million gallons of crude oil into the Mississippi River near Pilottown, Louisiana. The spill occurred when the ship's anchor chain punctured one of its holds, leading to the discharge. Cleanup crews worked to contain and remove the oil, which had stained about seven miles of the river and nearby marshes. source: upi.com
• Death of Norah McGuinness, notable Irish artist Norah McGuinness, an influential Irish painter and illustrator known for her vivid, highly coloured landscapes influenced by Cubism, died on November 22, 1980, in County Dublin, Ireland. source: irishtimes.com

Events in 1980

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

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November 22, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 327th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 22, 1980 can also be written as 11/22/1980 in the US and as 22/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on November 22, 1980:

• Shawn Fanning

  Shawn Fanning is the co-founder of Napster, a pioneering peer-to-peer file-sharing platform that revolutionized digital music distribution...

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Famous people born on November 22nd

Famous people died on November 22, 1980:

• Mae West

  Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, and sex symbol known for her bold persona, double entendres, and bawdy comedy. She pushed the boundaries of censorship during the early 20th century, becoming one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history. [bio]

• Jules Léger

  Canadian journalist and politician who served as the 21st Governor General of Canada from 1974 to 1979.

• Ferdinando Mandrini

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 22, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Donna Summer - The Wanderer
4. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
5. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 22, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
5. David Bowie - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 22, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
4. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
5. Kool & The Gang - Celebration

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 22nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 22, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:21 pm and setting at 08:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Someone born on November 22, 1980 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 2 days old,

or 2374 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16619 days old,

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

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 22nd 2026.

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

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

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