What happened on Thursday November 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1980:

• Gang of Four trial begins in China The trial of the Gang of Four, a political faction in China led by Jiang Qing, began on November 20, 1980. This trial was significant as it marked a pivotal moment in China's post-Cultural Revolution era, addressing the excesses of the Cultural Revolution and the role of the Gang of Four in those events. The trial concluded in January 1981, resulting in convictions for the members involved. source: britannica.com
• First solar-powered flight of the Solar Challenger On November 20, 1980, the Solar Challenger, a solar-powered aircraft designed by Paul MacCready's AeroVironment, conducted its first flight at El Mirage Field in Southern California's Mojave Desert. This marked a significant milestone in solar aviation, demonstrating the feasibility of sustained, manned flight using only solar energy. The Solar Challenger was equipped with 16,128 solar cells and was capable of long-distance flights without onboard energy systems. source: donaldmonroe.com
• Lake Peigneur disaster occurred in Louisiana On November 20, 1980, the Lake Peigneur disaster took place when a drilling accident caused a massive sinkhole, leading to the lake draining into an underground salt mine. The incident resulted in significant environmental damage and the loss of a drilling rig, but fortunately, there were no fatalities. The event highlighted the risks associated with drilling operations near unstable geological formations. source: usgs.gov
• Lake Peigneur oil rig disaster On November 20, 1980, a Texaco oil drilling rig accidentally punctured the roof of the Diamond Crystal Salt Company's salt mine beneath Lake Peigneur in Louisiana. This breach caused the lake to drain into the mine, creating a massive whirlpool that swallowed the drilling platform, barges, and trees, and reversed the flow of the Delcambre Canal. Remarkably, no injuries were reported. source: washingtonpost.com
• Billy Martin named AL Manager of the Year for the Oakland A's In 1980, Billy Martin was named the American League Manager of the Year after leading the Oakland Athletics to an 83–79 record, a 29-game improvement from the previous season. His aggressive managerial style, known as "Billyball," revitalized the team and increased attendance at home games. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1980

November 20, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from November 1980

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1980

November 20, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24

November 20, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 325th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1980 can also be written as 11/20/1980 in the US and as 20/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1980 in November 1980 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1980:

• Martina Sucha
• Ana Caterina Morariu

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1980:

• John McEwen

  Australian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of australia (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 20th

November 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Donna Summer - The Wanderer
4. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
5. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

November 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
5. David Bowie - Fashion

November 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
4. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
5. Kool & The Gang - Celebration

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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November 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 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 November 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

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 November 20, 1980 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 14 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16570 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 20, 1980.

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