Thursday April 17, 1980: on this day

April 17, 1980 was the 108th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 17, 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 17, 1980, who was born and died on April 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 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 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1980?


April 17, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 108th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1980 can also be written as 4/17/1980 in the US and as 17/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

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April 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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 April 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 10:46 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 17, 1980?


Famous people born on April 17, 1980:

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

  • Alaina Huffman

    Tv actress.

  • Travon Free

    Travon Free is a journalist known for his work in writing and producing for various TV shows.

  • Bernice Burgos

    Bernice Burgos is a well-known model and social media personality.

  • Brenda Villa

    American water polo player who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Fabián Vargas

    Colombian footballer.

  • Curtis Woodhouse

    Manager and boxer for english footballer.

  • Lee Hyun-il

    South korean badminton player.

  • Fabian Andres Vargas

    Colombian football player.

  • Crystal Carlson

    Miss maine teen-usa (1997).

  • Óscar Rodríguez Antequera
  • Ricardo Trigueño Foster
  • Céu
  • Ramel Curry
  • Raúl Jara
  • Richie Baker
  • Thomas Frei

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Monet Mazur
    Monet Mazur

    American actor and musician.

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April 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 11 days old,

or 2293 weeks

or 16051 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 17, 1980?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1980.

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April 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1980:

  • Serafino
  • Sergio Sagnotti
  • Anna Dengel
  • Humberto Tozzi

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1980:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1980:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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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Release year: 1980

April 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Bleeding Heart by Marilyn French

The Bleeding Heart

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Victor and Dolores, both parents who were successful in their careers and both living in England, without their families. Both are old enough to be able to meet up on the train to Oxford.

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

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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.

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

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James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

April 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Monster (Videopac)

Space Monster (Videopac)

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Philips

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Rally-X

Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 1980?

On April 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1980?

On April 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1980?

On April 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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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