Wednesday April 16, 1980: on this day

April 16, 1980 was the 107th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1980, who was born and died on April 16, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Action, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1980?


April 16, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1980 can also be written as 4/16/1980 in the US and as 16/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

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April 16, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1980:

April 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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April 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 06:33 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1980.

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Who was born on April 16, 1980?


Famous people born on April 16, 1980:

  • Juliette Marquis
    Juliette Marquis

    Ukrainian actress and model, ballerina.

  • Paul London

    American professional wrestler.

  • Isabelle Funaro

    Isabelle funaro is a french actress and singer known for her work in french cinema and television.

  • Jesse Tendler in Madison

    Wisconsin; actor (nick - ellen burstyn show).

  • Todd Saker

    American accident fatality.

  • Jens Hartwig

    German actor.

  • Adriana Sage

    Model and porn actress from mexico-america.

  • Matteo Contini
  • Tonino Moscatt
  • Alex Silva
  • Dikete Tampungu
  • Samir Cavadzadə
  • Christopher Williams

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 3 days old,

or 2291 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16043 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1980?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1980.

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April 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1980:

  • Morris Stoloff

    American composer (b. 1898).

  • Alf Sjöberg
  • Josef Schmitt

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1980:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1980:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
  3. - Ride Like The Wind
  4. - With You I'm Born Again
  5. - Special Lady

April 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
  2. - Dance Yourself Dizzy
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Geno

April 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
  2. - Stomp
  3. - Don't Push It Don't Force It
  4. - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
  5. - Off The Wall

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April 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Die Laughing

Die Laughing

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jeff Werner

Starring: Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, Charles Durning, Elsa Lanchester

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

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

April 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Heut' abend

Release year: 1980

April 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Many Years by Arthur Rubinstein

My Many Years

By:

This memoir by Rubinstein is a continuation of his earlier work, which covered his childhood and young adult years. This book covers the years 1917-1980.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

By:

She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

Ordeal by Linda Lovelace and Mike McGrady

Ordeal

By:

Good Girl Obedient Wife. Porn slave. Deep Throat was Only the Beginning... Linda Boreman, just twenty-one, met Chuck Traynor. He would become her husband.

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

By:

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.

April 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1980?

On April 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1980?

On April 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1980?

On April 16, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1980?

April 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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