Friday December 12, 1980: on this day

About December 12th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: USA's copyright law amended to include computer programs.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 1980 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Lady by Kenny Rogers
  • #1 UK song: There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir
  • Popular movie: Altered States directed by Ken Russell

More about December 12th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1980.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1980?


December 12, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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December 12, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1980:

  • Usa's copyright law amended to include computer programs.
  • Apple computer becomes a publicly held company, selling 4.6 million shares at us$22 per share. more than 40 apple employees and investors become instant millionaires. this is the largest initial public offering in the us since ford's in 1956.

December 12, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:57 am and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 12, 1980?


Famous people born on December 12, 1980:

  • Siddharth Shukla

    Indian television actor and winner of Bigg Boss 13.

  • Reginna Hall

    Renowned political correspondent with a strong focus on international affairs.

  • Khalid Abdalla

    Khalid Abdalla is an actor known for his roles in movies like 'The Kite Runner' and 'Green Zone'.

  • Dorin Goian

    Romanian footballer.

  • Dejene Berhanu

    Ethiopian runner (d. 2010).

  • Shares Apple

    Apple computer was founded by steve jobs and is well-known for its personal computers, tablet computers, and software for mobile...

  • Berkant Göktan

    Turkish-german footballer.

  • Francis Mourey
  • John Moffitt
  • Dino Pes
  • Mr. Phil
  • Tsholola Tshinyama
  • Javier Gandolfi
  • Roshika Deo
  • Guy Blaise
  • Abdulla Al Marzooqi
  • Miguel Jiménez
  • Ledley King

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 1980?


Someone born on December 12, 1980 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 24 days old,

or 2268 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15881 days old,

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 12, 1980:

  • Emary Wilkins

    Emary Wilkins was a renowned American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

  • Rosezetta Fitzgerald

    Rosezetta Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist known for her insightful and eloquent writings on art, culture, and society.

  • Jean Lesage

    Canadian politician and lawyer 11th premier of quebec.

  • Langston Glueck

    Noted archaeologist known for his work in the Middle East.

  • Hildagarde Reichen

    Hildagarde Reichen was a Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Urie McCleary
  • Bruno Bartolozzi
  • Thorbjørn Damgaard
  • Palmiro Foresi
  • Édouard Francomme

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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


Holidays on December 12, 1980:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1980:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Lovely One
  5. - Uptown

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

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

Altered States

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid

Country: United States of America

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

First Family

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buck Henry

Starring: Bob Newhart, Gilda Radner, Madeline Kahn, Richard Benjamin

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

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

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

Crisis Investing by Douglas R. Casey

Crisis Investing

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Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

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"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

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Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

The Old Neighborhood by Avery Corman

The Old Neighborhood

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"Corman's novel, a work in art," It is a joyous journey." --Los Angeles Times This classic novel about a successful advertising man from Mad Men's era is a bestseller.

Come Pour The Wine by Cynthia Freeman

Come Pour The Wine

By:

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet

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

The most popular videogames on December 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

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

Missile Command

Missile Command

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: NA Atari Inc.; EU Sega; NA Nintendo (Game Boy)

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1980?

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

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What is special about December 12th?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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