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January 2, 1980

January 2, 1980, was a Wednesday. It was 44 years, 10 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 2, 1980:

  • United States: "Please Don't Go" by KC & Sunshine Band
  • United Kingdom: "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 2, 1980

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
  • Please Don't Go - KC And The Sunshine Band
  • Babe - Styx
  • Send One Your Love - Stevie Wonder
  • Still - Commodores
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was at the top of the box office on January 2, 1980.

Facts

This date was 16,379 days ago. Approximately 546 months have passed. It was the 2nd day of 1980, in week 01. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 44 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1980 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 182 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 2, 1980

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, January 2, 1980. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

In America, the song "Please Don't Go" by KC & Sunshine Band is at the top of the singles charts, while "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Trek: The Motion Picture is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

The movie "Kramer vs. Kramer" is being shown in movie theaters. 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 Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Curtis, Dorothy Stratten, and Steve McQueen would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Happy Days", "Quincy, M.E.", and "Dallas". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", and "Asteroids".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels", and "Mork & Mindy". Popular toys at the moment include the Easy-Bake Oven, Speak & Spell, the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 2, 1980, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1980 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 2, 1980 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 2, 1980.

  • 1980 in music.

    1980 in music

    Popular music artists in 1980 included Blondie, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, Captain & Tennille, Queen, Paul McCartney and Lipps Inc.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1980?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1980?

    The best NBA players in 1980 were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, George Gervin and Paul Westphal.
  • Early 1980s fashion.

    Early 1980s fashion

    The early 1980s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants, and embroidered jeans were all popular. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • 1980 in movies.

    1980 in movies

    Movies released in 1980 included The Empire Strikes Back, 9 to 5, Friday the 13th, Stir Crazy, Airplane!, Any Which Way You Can, Caddyshack, Private Benjamin, Coal Miner's Daughter, Smokey and the Bandit II, The Blue Lagoon, The Blues Brothers, The Shining and The Fog.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1980, the best soccer players were Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bernd Schuster, Michel Platini, Wilfried Van Moer, Jan Ceulemans, Horst Hrubesch, Herbert Prohaska, Hansi Müller, Liam Brady, Manfred Kaltz and Erwin Vandenbergh.
  • Ordinary People.

    Ordinary People

    The film "Ordinary People" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1980.
  • Ronald Reagan.

    Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan was named the Time Person of the Year in 1980 after he defeated incumbent President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 United States presidential election.
  • Christopher Cross - "Sailing"

    Christopher Cross - "Sailing"

    The song "Sailing" by Christopher Cross won a Grammy for 1980's Song of the Year.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Iran hostage crisis.

    The Iran hostage crisis

    The Iran hostage crisis was ongoing. Between November 4th, 1979, and January 20th, 1981, 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage in Iran. The hostages were taken into captivity after a group of Iranian college students stormed the US embassy in Tehran.
  • The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981.

    The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981

    During this time, the Atlanta murders of 1979–1981 were taking place. At least 28 children and young adults were murdered before Wayne Williams was eventually arrested and convicted.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 2, 1980.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 2, 1980.

  • December 3, 1979:
    • 11 fans are killed in a crush before a Who concert in Cincinnati.
    • Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini becomes the Supreme Leader of Iran.
  • December 5, 1979: Jack Lynch resigns as Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland.
  • December 7, 1979:
    • Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is released in cinemas.
    • English rock band Led Zeppelin release their final single "Fool in the Rain".
    • The Clash releases their song "London Calling".
  • December 9, 1979: Smallpox is officially eradicated.
  • December 11, 1979: Charles Haughey becomes the new Taoiseach of Ireland.
  • December 14, 1979:
    • The Jerk (1979), starring Steve Martin, is released in cinemas.
    • The Clash release their album "London Calling".
  • December 16, 1979: O.J. Simpson plays his final NFL game.
  • December 19, 1979: The movie Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is released in cinemas.
  • December 21, 1979: A black insurance salesman called Arthur McDuffie dies after being beaten by four police officers following a traffic stop in Miami.
  • December 23, 1979: Soviet forces occupy Kabul in Afghanistan.
  • December 24, 1979: The Soviet war in Afghanistan begins.
  • December 27, 1979: The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan.
  • This date: January 2, 1980
  • January 3, 1980: Animal rights activist Joy Adamson is murdered in Kenya.
  • January 20, 1980: Super Bowl XIV: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams by 31-19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
  • January 21, 1980: 128 people are killed when Iran Air Flight 291 crashes in the Alborz Mountains.
  • January 27, 1980: Six US diplomats escape Iran while posing as Canadians. In 2012, the story is made into a movie called Argo.
  • January 30, 1980: The Rubik's Cube makes its international debut.
  • February 1, 1980: UB40 release their debut single "Food for Thought".

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1980

Television shows that people were watching in January 1980:

TV shows from January 1980.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Taxi
Taxi
Dallas
Dallas
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Chips
Chips

Cars in 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.

Cars in 1980.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 2, 1980

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1980:

The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
Casper and the Angels
Casper and the Angels
Rickety Rocket
Rickety Rocket

Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy
Battle of the Planets
Battle of the Planets
The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour
Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels
Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Happy Days
Happy Days
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1980

Toys and games that were popular in 1980:

Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell
Simon (memory game)
Simon (memory game)
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Water Ring Toss
Water Ring Toss
The Atari 2600
The Atari 2600
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 1980.

Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders
Breakout 1976
Breakout

Were you born on January 2, 1980?

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 January 2, 1986, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 2.

Cuba Gooding, Jr

Cuba Gooding, Jr

Actor
Born on January 2, 1968
He turned 12 on this day in 1980.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard

Actor
Born on January 2, 1975
He turned 5 on this day in 1980.

Loic Remy

Loic Remy

Soccer player
Born on January 2, 1987
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Tfue

Tfue

American streamer
Born on January 2, 1998
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 2:

USA

US President

Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on January 2, 1980.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 2, 1980 was most likely conceived around April 11, 1979.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 2, 1980 is close to September 24, 1980.

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Stats for January 2, 1980

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 2, 1980:

  • 16,379 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,339 weeks have passed.
  • 1,415,145,600 seconds have passed since January 2, 1980.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,651,003,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 730,215,129,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 235,857,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 121,702,522 steps. That's roughly 54,090 miles.
  • 16,981,747 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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