Born on 22 February 1980

At A Glance

22 February 1980 at a glance

Day of the week

22 February 1980 was a Friday.

Kent Music Report No. 1

The Kent Music Report No. 1 was “Please Don't Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band.

Top Film of 1980

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1980 was The Empire Strikes Back.

Best-Selling Vehicle of 1980

Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1980 was the Holden Commodore.

Star sign

The star sign for 22 February is Pisces.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 22 February 1980 fell in the Year of the Monkey.

Birthstone

The birthstone for February is Amethyst.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 22 February 1980 was Waxing Crescent.

On this day: 22 February

• 1973 Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China, the two countries agree to establish liaison offices.
• 1974 The Organisation of the Islamic Conference summit begins in Lahore, Pakistan. Thirty-seven countries attend and twenty-two heads of state and government participate. It also recognizes Bangladesh.
• 1979 Saint Lucia gains independence from the United Kingdom.
• 1980 Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4–3.
• 1986 Start of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines.

Famous people born on 22 February

• George Washington, American general and politician, 1st President of the United States (1732–1799)
• James Blunt, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1974)
• Steve Irwin, Australian zoologist and television host (1962–2006)
• Drew Barrymore, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1975)

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