What happened on Monday June 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1980:

• Sanjay Gandhi dies in plane crash Sanjay Gandhi, the younger son of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, died on June 23, 1980, when the plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff in New Delhi. Gandhi, 33, was practicing aerial acrobatics in a new Pitts S-2A aircraft from the Delhi Flying Club when he lost control and crashed near Safdarjung Airport. Captain Subhash Saxena, the only other passenger, also died in the crash. source: washingtonpost.com
• 1980 United States heat wave begins on June 23, 1980 A severe heat wave began on June 23, 1980, when a high-pressure system stalled over Texas, leading to record-breaking temperatures and a prolonged period of extreme heat across the United States. The heat wave resulted in at least 1,700 deaths and caused approximately $20 billion in agricultural losses. source: weather.gov
• The David Letterman Show premieres on NBC On June 23, 1980, 'The David Letterman Show' debuted on NBC as a 90-minute morning talk show. Despite critical acclaim and winning two Emmy Awards, the show struggled with ratings and was canceled on October 24, 1980. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Clyfford Still, Abstract Expressionist Painter, Dies at 75 Clyfford Still, a pioneering figure in Abstract Expressionism, passed away on June 23, 1980, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 75. Known for his large-scale, color field paintings, Still's work significantly influenced the art world. Despite his contributions, he remained reclusive, often avoiding the commercial art scene. His legacy is preserved in the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado, which houses the majority of his works. source: britannica.com

Events in 1980

June 23, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 23, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 175th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1980 can also be written as 6/23/1980 in the US and as 23/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 23, 1980:

• Melissa Rauch

  Melissa Rauch is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory.' Her distinctive voice and comedic timing have made her a standout on television. [bio]

• Francesca Schiavone

  Francesca Schiavone is a renowned Italian professional tennis player who made history by becoming the first Italian woman to win the French...

• Becky Cloonan
• Matias Varela
• Davide La Rosa

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1980:

• Sanjay Gandhi

  Indian politician and son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who played a controversial role during the Emergency period in India.

• Clyfford Still

  Clyfford Still was a pioneering Abstract Expressionist painter known for his large-scale, color-saturated canvases that dramatically...

• John Laurie

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Famous people who died on June 23rd

June 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

June 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

June 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
5. Change - A Lover's Holiday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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June 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Someone born on June 23, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 1 day old,

or 2395 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16771 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 23, 1980.

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