May 22, 1980, was a Thursday. It was 44 years, 6 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 22, 1980:
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The top movie on this day was "Friday the 13th".
This date was 16,256 days ago. Approximately 542 months have passed. It was the 143rd day of 1980, in week 21. 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. 181 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, May 22, 1980. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1980 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.
Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song "Call Me" by Blondie is at the top of the singles charts, while "What's Another Year" by Johnny Logan is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Friday the 13th 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.
In movie theaters, the film "The Empire Strikes Back" is being shown. 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 "M*A*S*H", "Quincy, M.E.", "The Facts of Life", and "Archie Bunker's Place".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", and "Galaxian". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", and "Battle of the Planets". Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Simon (memory game), and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 22, 1980.
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People in May 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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in May 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 May 22, 1986, instead.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on May 22, 1980.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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