What happened on Tuesday August 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1980:

• Death of Tex Avery, animation pioneer Tex Avery, a pioneering American animator and director known for his work on Warner Bros. and MGM cartoons, died on August 26, 1980, in Burbank, California, at the age of 72. He was instrumental in creating iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy. Avery passed away from gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. source: britannica.com
• Cheap Trick announces bassist change On August 26, 1980, Cheap Trick announced a change in their lineup, with bassist Tom Petersson leaving the band. He was replaced by Jon Brant, marking a significant shift in the band's dynamics and sound during that period. This change occurred as the band was transitioning into a new phase of their career. source: rollingstone.com

Events in 1980

August 26, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 26, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1980 can also be written as 8/26/1980 in the US and as 26/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1980:

• Chris Pine

  Chris Pine is an American actor best known for his roles as James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' reboot film series and for leading roles in 'Wonder Woman,' 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,' and various other films and TV projects. [bio]

• Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician, best known for his iconic childhood role as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' film series. He became one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s and has since appeared in various film, television, and music projects. [bio]

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1980:

• Tex Avery

  Tex Avery was a pioneering American animator who revolutionized cartoon comedy, creating iconic characters and innovative animation...

• Rosa Albach-Retty

  German-austrian actress (b. 1874).

• Lucy Morton

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Christopher Cross - Sailing
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1

August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. George Benson - Give Me The Night
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
4. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
5. Larry Graham - One In A Million You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 07:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on August 26, 1980 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 28 days old,

or 2386 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16707 days old,

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There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1980.

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