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April 23, 1980 was the 114th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 23, 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 23, 1980, who was born and died on April 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Friday the 13th, directed by Sean S. Cunningham), 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 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1980?
- April 23, 1980: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1980?
- April 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1980?
What day of the week was April 23, 1980?
April 23, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1980 can also be written as 4/23/1980 in the US and as 23/4/1980 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1980:
- Soviet submarine catches fire off japan, nine die.
April 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 02:31 am.
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 23, 1980?
Famous people born on April 23, 1980:
![Griffon Ramsey]()
Griffon RamseyPerformance artist.
- Kasey Kahne
Kasey Kahne is a former American professional stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Nicole den Dulk
Dutch paralympic equestrian.
- Marjorie de Sousa
Soap opera actress.
- Yana Gupta
Czech actress and model.
- Ivan Opačak
- Bobby Pacquiao
- Ričardas Beniušis
- Taio Cruz
- Paulina Gálvez
- Antonio Guayre
- Martín Leiva
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
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John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years and 2 days old,
or 528 months and 2 days old,
or 2296 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16073 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1980?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1980.
April 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1980:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1980:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1980:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
April 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
- Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
- The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
April 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 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 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
- The Whispers - Lady
- The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
April 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Friday the 13th
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham
Starring: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan
Country: United States of America
On the Nickel
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ralph Waite
Starring: Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Hal Williams, Penelope Allen
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
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
April 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Señorita Andrea
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ignacio Quirós, Darío Grandinetti
Country: Argentina
April 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
A View From A Broad
By: Bette Midler
She is a world-famous performer whose bold and brassy voice has made the world pay attention. Grammy-winning singer, Academy Award nominee, Broadway star of critically acclaimed one woman show, and Grammy-winner
The Bleeding Heart
By: Marilyn French
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.
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.
April 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cheeky Mouse
Akalabeth: World of Doom
Warlords
Skiing
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on April 23, 1980?
On April 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1980?
On April 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1980?
On April 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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.
