Sunday April 27, 1980: on this day

About April 27th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Barbara Barrow wins LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic.
  • Day of the week: April 27th, 1980 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Casey Kasem, Arielle Dombasle
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Call Me by Blondie
  • #1 UK song: Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners
  • Popular movie: Friday the 13th directed by Sean S. Cunningham

More about April 27th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on April 27th, 1980.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1980?


April 27, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 118th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1980 can also be written as 4/27/1980 in the US and as 27/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

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April 27, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1980:

  • Barbara barrow wins lpga birmingham golf classic.

April 27, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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April 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:21 pm and setting at 05:27 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 27, 1980?


Famous people born on April 27, 1980:

  • Gerene Hernandez

    Gerene Hernandez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving small business in the food and beverage industry.

  • Sybille Bammer

    Austrian tennis player.

  • Talitha Cummins

    Australian journalist.

  • Christian Lara

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Ananda Mikola

    Indonesian race car driver.

  • Jason Gainza

    Filipino actor.

  • Emily Brydon
  • Diego Rivas
  • Marco Sullivan
  • Tomohiro Wanami
  • Anda Adam
  • Anderson Cléber Beraldo
  • Gunta Baško
  • Karel Kroupa
  • Fabio Mollo

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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How old is someone born on April 27, 1980?


Someone born on April 27, 1980 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 9 days old,

or 2301 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16110 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1980?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1980.

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April 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1980:

  • Mario Bava

    Italian director known for his work in horror and science fiction films.

  • Gabi Rosendoren
  • Albino Principe
  • Franco Tognini
  • Giacomo Tomasini
  • Angelo Cemmi

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Jarrius Emerson

    Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Kenston Emerson

    Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Ezeriah Emerson

    Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.

  • Greycen Emerson

    Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Edward R. Murrow

    Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...

  • Tilley Emerson

    Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Wake Emerson

    Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.

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April 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1980:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1980:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 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:

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

April 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 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:

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

April 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 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:

  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. - Lady
  5. - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)

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April 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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

Señorita Andrea

Release year: 1980

Starring: Ignacio Quirós, Darío Grandinetti

Country: Argentina

April 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A View From A Broad by Bette Midler

A View From A Broad

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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

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Hungry As The Sea by Wilbur Smith

Hungry As The Sea

By:

Wilbur Smith's vividly realistic novels are set on the edge of human courage and nature's fury. This master storyteller takes us to the cold South in Hungry as the Sea.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

Who'S On First by William F. Buckley Jr

Who'S On First

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Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …

April 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Rally-X

Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Time Traveler

Time Traveler

Platform: TRS-80[citation needed], Apple II, Commodore PET

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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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