August 19th, 1980, fell on a Tuesday. It was day 232 of 1980. The decade was the 1980s.
39 years, 10 months and 23 days have passed since August 19th, 1980.
On This Date
Events that occurred on August 19th, 1980:
301 people are killed after Saudia Flight 163 catches fire.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 19th, 1980:
United States: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
United Kingdom: Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie
Take Me Back!
The date is August 19th, 1980 and it's a Tuesday. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Magic by Olivia Newton-John is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Ashes To Ashes by David Bowie is the number one hit song. Jimmy Carter is currently the President of the United States. 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.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Little House on the Prairie", "The Muppet Show", "Quincy, M.E." and "Knots Landing". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man" and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Happy Days", "The Muppet Show", "Battle of the Planets" and "Mork & Mindy".
Popular toys include the likes of "Easy-Bake Oven", "Dungeons & Dragons", "Atari 2600" and "Hungry Hungry Hippos".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on August 19th, 1980.
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 are murdered before Wayne Williams is eventually caught and convicted of murder.
Iran hostage crisis.
The Iran hostage crisis was ongoing during this period. Between the 4th of November, 1979 and the 20th of January, 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 U.S. embassy in Tehran.
Christopher Cross - "Sailing"
"Sailing" by Christopher Cross would go on to win a Grammy for 1980's Song of the Year.
Ronald Reagan.
U.S. President Ronald Reagan was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1980.
Ordinary People
"Ordinary People" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1980.
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.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s 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 during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
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.
Heat Wave
Throughout the summer of 1980, the United States suffered a heat wave. The heat wave, which affected the Midwest and the Southern Plains, claimed the lives of over 1,700 people.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
39 years, 10 months and 23 days have passed since August 19th, 1980.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 34 of 1980.
Leap Year: 1980 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
Age: Anyone born on August 19th, 1980, will be 39 years of age.
People born in 1980 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 335487600.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around August 19th, 1980:
July 21st, 1980: The body of unidentified murder victim "Eklutna Annie" is discovered in Eklutna, Anchorage.
July 25th, 1980: The comedy movie Caddyshack (1980) is released.
July 25th, 1980: The album Back in Black is released by AC/DC.
August 1st, 1980: 18 people die after a train crashes at Buttevant Railway Station in Cork, Ireland.
August 2nd, 1980: 85 people are killed when terrorists detonate bombs at the railway station in Bologna, Italy.
August 14th, 1980: Canadian Playboy model Dorothy Stratten is murdered by her husband.
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on August 19th, 1980.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on August 19th, 1980 was probably conceived around the 10th of November, 1979. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 19th, 1980 is the 29th of May, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Missile Command - Arcade game developed by Atari.
Pac-Man - Maze arcade game.
Galaxian - Fixed shooter arcade game.
Asteroids - Space-themed shooter arcade game.
Lunar Lander - In which the player controls a lunar landing module.
Space Invaders - Shooter arcade game.
Breakout - Arcade game published by Atari.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about August 19th, 1980.
14,571 days have passed since this date.
1,258,934,400 seconds have passed since the August 19th, 1980.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,468,756,800 times.
Since August 19th, 1980, earth has travelled approximately 649,610,150,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 209,822,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 108,268,358 steps. That's about 48,119 miles!
Since this date, 15,107,213 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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