What happened on Friday June 27, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1980:

• Itavia Flight 870 crashes into Tyrrhenian Sea near Ustica, Italy On June 27, 1980, Itavia Flight 870, a Douglas DC-9-15 en route from Bologna to Palermo, crashed into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the island of Ustica, Italy, resulting in the deaths of all 81 occupants. The cause of the crash remains a subject of controversy, with theories including a terrorist bomb, a missile strike, or a military accident. Despite extensive investigations, the exact cause has not been conclusively determined. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US Military Draft Registration Revived On July 2, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed Proclamation 4771, reinstating the requirement for young men aged 18 to 26 to register with the Selective Service System. This decision was a response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. The registration process began in July 1980, with men born in 1960 required to register that week. source: archives.gov
• Walter Dornberger, V-2 Rocket Engineer, Dies at 84 Walter Dornberger, the German general who supervised Wernher von Braun's development of the V-2 rocket bomb during World War II, died on June 27, 1980, in Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. After the war, Dornberger worked for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and later became a vice president at Bell Aerosystems Co. source: washingtonpost.com
• First all-female state police class graduates in New Jersey On June 27, 1980, the New Jersey State Police graduated 30 women from the 96th class, marking the first all-female state police class in the nation. This initiative aimed to increase the representation of women in law enforcement and set a precedent for other states. source: nj.gov
• Jerry Reuss pitches no-hitter for Dodgers against Giants On June 27, 1980, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jerry Reuss threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park, leading the Dodgers to an 8-0 victory. The only baserunner was Jack Clark, who reached first base in the first inning due to a throwing error by shortstop Bill Russell. Reuss retired the remaining 27 batters, striking out two and walking none. This performance marked the first no-hitter of the 1980 MLB season and the first of Reuss's career. source: latimes.com

Events in 1980

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

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June 27, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 179th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1980 can also be written as 6/27/1980 in the US and as 27/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 27, 1980:

• Kevin Pietersen

  Renowned South African-born English cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and controversial career in international cricket.

• François-Xavier Ménage

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Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1980:

• Barney Bigard
• Walter Dornberger

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 27th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 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 27th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 05:47 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 27, 1980 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 27 days old,

or 2395 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16767 days old,

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

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