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What day of the week was August 12, 1980?


August 12, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1980 can also be written as 8/12/1980 in the US and as 12/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:42 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Who was born on August 12, 1980?


Famous people born on August 12, 1980:

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Emmanuell Jal

    Social entrepreneur and musician known for founding the nonprofit organization Gua Africa.

  • Jeremaine Dupree

    Jeremaine Dupree was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle...

  • Jade Villalon

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (sweetbox).

  • Maggie Lawson

    Maggie lawson is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as psych and lethal weapon.

  • Dovber Shochet

    Dovber Shochet is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, known for his involvement in the technology and real estate sectors.

  • Matt Thiessen

    Canadian-american singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Javier Chevantón

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Malaysia Pargo

    Reality star.

  • Rojda Demirer

    Turkish actress.

  • Grégory Mahé
  • Rafael Araújo (basketball)
  • Zahari Baharov
  • Jason Robinson
  • Rafael Paulo de Lara Araújo
  • Kiara Tomaselli

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

  • Dana Ivey
    Dana Ivey

    American actress.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 1980?


Someone born on August 12, 1980 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 11 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15990 days old,

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 12, 1980:

  • Siegfried Borries
  • Nino Dal Fabbro
  • Patrick Pons

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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


Observances on August 12, 1980:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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

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

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - Sailing youtube
  3. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Upside Down youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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

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

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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

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

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - One In A Million You
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Give Me The Night
  5. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

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

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

The Constant Factor

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi

Starring: Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Cezary Morawski

Breaking Glass

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Brian Gibson

Starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

He Knows You're Alone

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Armand Mastroianni

Starring: Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Those Amazing Animals

Those Amazing Animals

Release year: 1980

Juliet Bravo

Juliet Bravo

Release year: 1980

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

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

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

Sins Of The Fathers by Susan Howatch

Sins Of The Fathers

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"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.

No Love Lost by Helen Van Slyke

No Love Lost

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NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

By:

William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

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The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.

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

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

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

Dodge 'Em

Dodge 'Em

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1980?

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

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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