What happened on Thursday January 24, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1980:

• 1980 Livermore earthquake On January 24, 1980, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Livermore, California, causing significant damage, including at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. A magnitude 5.6 aftershock occurred on January 27, 1980, with reports of additional damage to infrastructure. source: washingtonpost.com
• 1980 Livermore Valley earthquake On January 24, 1980, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Livermore Valley in California, causing significant damage and injuries. The epicenter was located near the Greenville Fault, approximately 20 kilometers north of Livermore. The earthquake resulted in 44 injuries and caused an estimated $11.5 million in damages, with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory being notably affected. Surface faulting was observed along the Greenville Fault, with right-lateral strike-slip and some dip-slip motion. This event was part of a sequence that included aftershocks on January 24 and 26, 1980. source: usgs.gov
• New York Mets sold to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon for $21.1 million On January 24, 1980, the New York Mets were sold to a group led by Nelson Doubleday Jr. and Fred Wilpon for $21.1 million, a record at the time. Doubleday's company owned 95% of the team, with Wilpon holding a 5% stake. This acquisition marked a significant change in the Mets' ownership structure. source: mlb.com
• Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad liquidation ordered On January 24, 1980, Judge Frank J. McGarr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ordered the liquidation of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island). This decision followed the rejection of the railroad's final reorganization plan, initiated after the company filed for bankruptcy in 1975. The liquidation process began shortly thereafter, leading to the cessation of all Rock Island operations by March 31, 1980. source: govinfo.gov
• Nyncke Beekhuyzen's birth date Nyncke Beekhuyzen, a Dutch actress, was born on January 24, 1980, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

January 24, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 24, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 24th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1980 can also be written as 1/24/1980 in the US and as 24/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 24, 1980:

• Rebecca Romero

  Accomplished English athlete who won Olympic medals in both rowing and cycling, demonstrating exceptional versatility in sports.

• Yamandu Costa

  Renowned Brazilian acoustic guitar virtuoso known for his exceptional classical and jazz improvisation skills, recognized as a musical...

• Nicole Lenz

  American actress and model with work in entertainment industry.

• Nicole Marie Lenz

  American actress known for her work in television and film during the early 2000s.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1980:

• Lil Dagover

  Lil Dagover was a prominent German actress renowned for her roles in silent and early sound films. She was one of the leading film stars of the Weimar Republic and performed in numerous classic German films, including 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.' [bio]

• Federico Hartig
• Terry Anderson

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'

January 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

January 24, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. The O'Jays - Forever Mine
5. Shalamar - The Second Time Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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January 24, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1980 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 01:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Someone born on January 24, 1980 is:

46 years 4 months old,

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