Tuesday February 12, 1980: on this day

February 12, 1980 was the 43rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 12, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 12, 1980, who was born and died on February 12, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille), movies (e.g. The Ninth Configuration, directed by William Peter Blatty), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1980?


February 12, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1980 can also be written as 2/12/1980 in the US and as 12/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1980:

  • Canterbury tales opens at rialto theater nyc for 16 performances
  • New york islanders second scoreless tie, versus winnipeg jets.

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February 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 12th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 1980 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 02:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Who was born on February 12, 1980?


Famous people born on February 12, 1980:

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Gucci Mane

    Gucci mane is a rapper and songwriter known for his influential contributions to the hip-hop genre and his entrepreneurial ventures in the...

  • Vernor Lawrence

    Former American football cornerback who played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions.

  • Sarah Lancaster

    American actress.

  • Juan Carlos Ferrero

    Juan carlos ferrero is a retired professional tennis player known for winning the french open in 2003 and reaching the world no.

  • Jenni Falconer

    British TV presenter known for her work on shows like 'This Morning' and 'Loose Women'.

  • Juan Ferrero

    Spanish tennis player.

  • Christina Ricci American actress (Wednesday - Addams Family

    Mermaids, casper).

  • Sarah Lancaster in Kansas City Kansas actress (Rachel - Saved By the Bell

    New class).

  • Seung-woo Cho
    Seung-woo Cho
  • Enver Gjokaj
  • Ermal Kuqo
  • Flinder Boyd
  • Jerry Green
  • Juan Manuel Aróstegui

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Judy Blume
    Judy Blume

    American author of juvenile fiction.

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February 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 7 days old,

or 2305 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16138 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1980?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 12, 1980.

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February 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1980:

  • Muriel Rukeyser

    Muriel Rukeyser was an American poet and political activist who is known for her socially conscious poetry and advocacy for social justice.

  • Floyd Taliaferro Alderson

    Actor (crossing trails).

  • Einar Hille
  • Jørgen Stubberud
  • Vittorio Bachelet
  • Anatolij Isakovič Lur'ie

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1980:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1980:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1980:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do That To Me One More Time
  2. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Rock With You

February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Second Time Around
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Rock With You
  4. - I Shoulda Loved Ya
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

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February 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration

Release year: 1980

Directed by: William Peter Blatty

Starring: Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders

Foxes

Foxes

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Jodie Foster, Cherie Currie, Marilyn Kagan, Kandice Stroh

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

February 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Hagen

Hagen

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

February 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

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The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

White House Years by Henry Kissinger

White House Years

By:

This is the lasting and invaluable contribution of Kissinger to the history this critical time. White House Years is one of the most important books about the Nixon Administration. It covers Henry Kissinger's life and times.

Moviola by Garson Kanin

Moviola

By:

Garson Kanin's Moviola is the ultimate Hollywood novel. It tells the entire story of Hollywood, starting with the inventions of the nickelodeon and ending with today.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

By:

Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

February 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Navarone

Navarone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on February 12, 1980?

On February 12, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1980?

On February 12, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1980?

On February 12, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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