August 10, 1980, was a Sunday. It was 43 years, 8 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 10, 1980:
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The movie "Airplane!" was at the top of the box office on August 10, 1980.
This date was 15,957 days ago. Approximately 532 months have passed. It was the 223rd day of 1980, in week 32. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 43 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1980 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 177 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, August 10, 1980. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1980 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Magic" by Olivia Newton-John is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Airplane! is at the top of the box office.
Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Because it's 1980, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Pink Floyd, Barbra Streisand, John Lennon, Lipps Inc, Diana Ross, Blondie and Kenny Rogers. In fashion, women are wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops, and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 1970s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Dorothy Stratten, Steve McQueen, John Lennon, and Bob Marley would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Waltons", "The Jeffersons", "Laverne & Shirley", and "Hart to Hart". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", and "Missile Command".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Sesame Street", "Schoolhouse Rock!", and "The All New Popeye Hour". Popular toys at the moment include Big Jim (action figure), Hungry Hungry Hippos, the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, and Rubik's Cube.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 10, 1980.
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The following TV shows were popular in August 1980:
1980 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi Coupé, the Dodge Mirada, the North American variant of the Ford Escort, the Fiat Panda, the Nissan Leopard, and the Lincoln Town Car.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1980:
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If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1980.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 10, 1986, instead.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on August 10, 1980.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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