January 18, 1980, was a Friday. It was 45 years and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 18, 1980:
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The movie "Kramer vs. Kramer" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 16,440 days ago. Approximately 548 months have passed. It was the 18th day of 1980, in week 03. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 45 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1980 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 183 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Friday, January 18, 1980. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The holiday season of 1979 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson is at the top of the singles charts, while "Brass In Pocket" by Pretenders is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Kramer vs. Kramer 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 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", "The Jeffersons", "Three's Company", and "The Love Boat". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", and "Asteroids".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Muppet Show", "Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels", and "Mork & Mindy". Popular toys at the moment include Lite-Brite, Dungeons & Dragons, Lego Technic, and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 18, 1980.
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People in January 1980 were watching the following TV series:
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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Popular video games that people were playing in January 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 18, 1986, instead.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on January 18, 1980.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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