What happened on Friday October 31, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 31, 1980:

• Reza Pahlavi proclaims himself Shah of Iran On October 31, 1980, Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, declared himself the new Shah of Iran, adopting the title Reza Shah II. This proclamation occurred on his 20th birthday in a simple ceremony at Cairo's Kubbeh Palace, where he addressed the Iranian people, calling for unity against the Islamic regime of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The United States government, through State Department spokesman John Trattner, disassociated itself from Reza Pahlavi, affirming recognition of the existing Iranian government. source: washingtonpost.com
• 1980 Górna Grupa psychiatric hospital fire On the night of October 31 to November 1, 1980, a devastating fire broke out at the psychiatric hospital in Górna Grupa, Poland, resulting in the deaths of 55 patients and injuries to 26 others. The fire was likely caused by a leak in the chimney flue, and the hospital's inadequate fire safety measures contributed to the high casualty count. The tragedy led to significant public outcry and inspired cultural works, including a song by Jacek Kaczmarski. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Senegal deploys troops to Gambia amid Libyan tensions In October 1980, Senegal deployed troops to Gambia in response to perceived threats from Libya. Gambian President Dawda Jawara requested assistance from Senegal after breaking off diplomatic relations with Libya, accusing it of supporting subversive activities aimed at destabilizing his government. Senegalese troops patrolled Gambia's capital, Banjul, to prevent potential Libyan intervention. source: csmonitor.com
• FLTSATCOM-4 satellite launched into orbit On October 31, 1980, the United States launched the fourth satellite in the Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM) network. The satellite was placed into orbit by an Atlas Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, providing global military communication coverage. The launch was initially delayed due to bad weather but was successful, marking a significant advancement in military communications. source: upi.com
• Julian Nott sets hot-air balloon altitude world record On October 31, 1980, Julian Nott piloted a hot-air balloon to a world record altitude of 55,134 feet (16,805 meters) from Longmont, Colorado. This achievement was the culmination of his innovative work in designing the first pressurized cabin for a hot-air balloon, which significantly enhanced the safety and performance of high-altitude flights. The cabin from this record-setting flight is now on permanent display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. source: airandspace.si.edu
• Evening News merges with Evening Standard in 1980 In October 1980, the Evening News, a London evening newspaper, ceased publication and merged with its rival, the Evening Standard. The combined publication was initially named the New Standard before reverting to the Evening Standard. This consolidation aimed to address financial challenges and declining circulation faced by the Evening News. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

October 31, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 31, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 305th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1980 can also be written as 10/31/1980 in the US and as 31/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on October 31, 1980:

• Eddie Kaye Thomas

  Eddie Kaye Thomas is an American actor best known for his role as Paul Finch in the 'American Pie' film series and as Tobey Curtis in the CBS TV series 'Scorpion.' He has appeared in numerous television shows and movies, gaining recognition for his versatility and comedic timing. [bio]

• Samaire Armstrong

  Samaire Armstrong is an American actress and fashion designer, best known for her roles in television series such as 'The O.C.', where she played Anna Stern, as well as recurring roles on 'Entourage' and 'Dirty Sexy Money.' She has also appeared in several films, including 'Just My Luck' and 'It's a Boy Girl Thing.' [bio]

• Alondra de la Parra

  Renowned Mexican conductor and founder of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, recognized for her innovative musical leadership.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 1980:

• Jan Werich
• Joseph Pé
• Edelmiro Julián Farrell
• Giustino Arpesani

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 31st

October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
2. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. The Doobie Brothers - Real Love

October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')

October 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
3. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
4. The Jacksons - Lovely One
5. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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October 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 October 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 02:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Someone born on October 31, 1980 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 24 days old,

or 2377 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16641 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 31, 1980.

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