What happened on Thursday June 26, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1980:

• France successfully tests neutron bomb, production possible by 1982 or 1983 On June 26, 1980, French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing announced that France had successfully tested the neutron bomb and could produce it by 1982 or 1983. The decision to deploy the weapon would depend on the European military situation at that time. source: washingtonpost.com
• Failed assassination attempt on Syrian President Hafez al-Assad On June 26, 1980, an assassination attempt was made on Syrian President Hafez al-Assad by Muslim Brotherhood supporters. The attackers threw two grenades and fired machine gun bursts at him as he awaited a foreign diplomat at the Guest Palace in Damascus. Assad managed to kick one grenade away, while one of his bodyguards threw himself on the other grenade, sacrificing his life to protect the president. This attack was part of the broader Islamist uprising in Syria during that period. source: en.wikipedia.org
• First U.S. Senior Open Championship held at Winged Foot Golf Club The inaugural U.S. Senior Open Championship took place from June 26 to 29, 1980, at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. The tournament attracted 631 entries and was won by Roberto De Vicenzo, who finished with a score of 285, one over par, four strokes ahead of amateur William C. Campbell. source: usga.org

Events in 1980

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

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June 26, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 178th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1980 can also be written as 6/26/1980 in the US and as 26/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1980:

• Jason Schwartzman

  Jason Schwartzman is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and musician known for his distinctive roles in film and television, particularly in collaborations with director Wes Anderson. He has earned acclaim for his quirky, offbeat characters and his involvement in independent films. [bio]

• Uday Kiran

  Uday Kiran was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was widely recognized for his roles in several successful Telugu films in the early 2000s, earning him the nickname "Hat-trick Hero." [bio]

• Michael Vick

  Michael Vick is a former NFL quarterback known for his revolutionary playing style, exceptional athleticism, and controversial career.

• Sinik (rapper)

  Sinik is a prominent French rapper recognized for his introspective lyrics and significant influence in the French hip-hop scene.

• Rémy Vercoutre

  Rémy Vercoutre is a French soccer goalkeeper who played for Caen and was known for his professional career in French football.

• Michael Jackson

  English footballer.

• Chris Shelton

  American baseball player.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 26th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 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 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 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 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:56 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 26, 1980 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 28 days old,

or 2395 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16768 days old,

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

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