What happened on Wednesday August 27, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1980:

• Chun Doo-hwan elected president of South Korea in unopposed election On August 27, 1980, General Chun Doo-hwan was elected president of South Korea by the National Conference for Unification, receiving 2,524 out of 2,525 votes. This election followed his military coup in May 1980, which led to the resignation of President Choi Kyu-hah. Chun's unopposed election solidified his control over the country, marking a significant moment in South Korea's political history. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Netherlands moves embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv in 1980 In August 1980, the Netherlands relocated its embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv following Israel's passage of the Jerusalem Law, which declared Jerusalem as its 'complete and united' capital. This move was in response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 478, which condemned Israel's actions and called for member states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from Jerusalem. The Netherlands was the only European country to have its embassy in Jerusalem at that time. source: jta.org
• Bombing of Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada On August 27, 1980, a bomb exploded at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, causing extensive damage but no injuries. The bomb, containing approximately 1,100 pounds of dynamite, was planted by John Birges Sr., who had lost $750,000 at the casino and sought to extort $3 million. The explosion also damaged the neighboring Harrah's Casino, breaking many of its windows. Birges was later convicted for the bombing. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1980

August 27, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 27, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1980 can also be written as 8/27/1980 in the US and as 27/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 27, 1980:

• Neha Dhupia

  Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress and model best known for her work in Bollywood films and for winning the Femina Miss India title in 2002. [bio]

• Jenny Del Pino

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Famous people died on August 27, 1980:

• Douglas Kenney

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1947).

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August 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 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 27th is Virgo.

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August 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on August 27, 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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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1980.

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