Funny Birthday Facts About March 8, 1980
Did you know that March 8, 1980 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on March 8, 1980?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Saturday, 8
Countdown to Your 46th Birthday
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What day was March 8, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 45th birthday on Saturday. How was your 45th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 16,000 days old
Did you know that people born on March 8
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
16,532 Days
2,172 Weeks
543 Months
45 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 269 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 46 years old. There have been 16532 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 5511 days, which is equivalent to 15.1 years. You spent 33.56% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday | 46 Years Old |
| 2027 | Monday | 47 Years Old |
| 2028 | Wednesday | 48 Years Old |
| 2029 | Thursday | 49 Years Old |
| 2030 | Friday | 50 Years Old |
| 2031 | Saturday | 51 Years Old |
| 2032 | Monday | 52 Years Old |
| 2033 | Tuesday | 53 Years Old |
| 2034 | Wednesday | 54 Years Old |
| 2035 | Thursday | 55 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for March 8, 1980?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on March 8
If you were born on March 8, 1980, your birthstone is aquamarine. This sea-colored stone has been believed to protect sailors and ensure safe voyages since ancient times. During the Middle Ages, many thought wearing aquamarine would keep them safe from poisoning. Roman tradition stated you could carve a frog into the gemstone to reconcile differences between enemies.
Famous People Born on March 8
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on March 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Anthony Caro, English sculptor and illustrator (d. 2013) |
| 1924 | Sean McClory, Irish-American actor and director (d. 2003) |
| 1925 | Warren Bennis, American scholar, author, and academic (d. 2014) |
| 1926 | Francisco Rabal, Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2001) |
| 1927 | Ramon Revilla Sr., Filipino actor and politician (d. 2020) |
| 1930 | Bob Grim, American baseball player (d. 1996) |
| 1930 | Douglas Hurd, English politician |
| 1931 | Gerald Potterton, English-Canadian animator, director, and producer |
| 1931 | John McPhee, American author and educator |
| 1931 | Neil Postman, American author and social critic (d. 2003) |
Famous People Died on March 8
Did you know that on March 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Hank Locklin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1918) |
| 2012 | Simin Daneshvar, Iranian author and academic (b. 1921) |
| 2013 | Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin, German soldier and publisher (b. 1922) |
| 2013 | John O'Connell, Irish politician, Irish Minister of Health (b. 1927) |
| 2014 | Leo Bretholz, Austrian-American Holocaust survivor and author (b. 1921) |
| 2014 | William Guarnere, American sergeant (b. 1923) |
| 2015 | Sam Simon, American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1955) |
| 2016 | George Martin, English composer, conductor, and producer (b. 1926) |
| 2018 | Kate Wilhelm, American author (b. 1928) |
| 2019 | Cedrick Hardman, American football player and actor (b. 1948) |
Historical Events on March 8
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on March 8
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire". |
| 1985 | A supposed failed assassination attempt on Islamic cleric Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 80 and injuring 200 others. |
| 1988 | Aeroflot Flight 3379 is hijacked by the Ovechkin family and diverted to Veshchevo in the Soviet Union. |
| 2004 | A new constitution is signed by Iraq's Governing Council. |
| 2014 | In one of aviation's greatest mysteries, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying a total of 239 people, disappears en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The fate of the flight remains unknown. |
| 2017 | The Azure Window, a natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo, collapses in stormy weather. |
| 2018 | The first Aurat March (social/political demonstration) was held being International Women's Day in Karachi, Pakistan, since then annually held across Pakistan and feminist slogan Mera Jism Meri Marzi (My body, my choice), in demand for women's right to bodily autonomy and against gender-based violence came into vogue in Pakistan. |
| 2021 | International Women's Day marches in Mexico become violent with 62 police officers and 19 civilians injured in Mexico City alone. |
| 2021 | Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état |
Popular Baby Name on March 8, 1980
In 1980, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 68,704 baby boys were named Michael in 1980. The rest were named Christopher, Jason, David and James. While the popular baby girl name in 1980 was Jennifer. There were 58,379 baby girls named Jennifer that year. While the rest were named Amanda, Jessica, Melissa and Sarah. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1980 there were 4,458,003,466 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 371,500,289. This shows that there were 371,500,289 babies born every month in 1980. It can also be concluded that there are 12,383,343 babies born every day and 8,600 babies born every minute which is mean that 144 babies born every second in the year 1980. Maybe one of them is you.
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