What happened on Sunday December 21, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1980:

• 1980 Riohacha Transportes Aéreos del Cesar Caravelle crash On December 21, 1980, a Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R aircraft operated by Transportes Aéreos del Cesar (TAC Colombia) crashed near Riohacha, Colombia, shortly after takeoff. The explosion, whose origin remains undetermined, led to the loss of all 70 occupants, including 63 passengers and 7 crew members. The aircraft was en route from Riohacha to Medellín when the incident occurred. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Harold Carmichael's 127-game reception streak ends On December 21, 1980, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Harold Carmichael's NFL-record streak of 127 consecutive games with at least one reception ended during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Carmichael was held without a catch after taking a hit from Cowboys cornerback Dennis Thurman in the second quarter. Despite the loss, the Eagles secured the NFC East title that day. source: upi.com
• Lee Eun Ju was born on December 21, 1980 Lee Eun Ju was a South Korean actress and model, known for her roles in various films and television dramas. She gained popularity in the early 2000s and is remembered for her contributions to the South Korean entertainment industry. Tragically, she passed away in 2005, but her legacy continues to influence many. source: koreanfilm.or.kr
• St Winifred's School Choir's 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' tops UK Singles Chart In December 1980, St Winifred's School Choir's 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the Christmas number one for that year. The song, written by Gordon Lorenz, was recorded at 10cc's Strawberry Studios in Stockport and features Rick Wakeman on keyboards. It held the top position for two weeks, from December 21, 1980, to January 3, 1981. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Full Moon on December 21, 1980 The full moon occurred on December 21, 1980, with an illumination of approximately 100%. source: calendarlabs.com

Events in 1980

December 21, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1980

December 21, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 20
• Buffalo Bills - San Francisco 49ers : 18 - 13
• Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 27 - 24
• Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 25 - 17
• Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 3 - 24

December 21, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1980 can also be written as 12/21/1980 in the US and as 21/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 1980:

• Nelson Rodrigues
• Marc Connelly

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
4. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
5. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
5. Madness - Embarrassment

December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. The Jacksons - Lovely One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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December 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Someone born on December 21, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

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