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April 08, 1980 was the 99th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 08, 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 08, 1980, who was born and died on April 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd), movies (e.g. Kagemusha, directed by Akira Kurosawa), 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 8th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1980?
- April 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1980?
- April 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1980?
What day of the week was April 08, 1980?
April 08, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 99th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1980 can also be written as 4/8/1980 in the US and as 8/4/1980 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:10 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 08, 1980?
Famous people born on April 08, 1980:
![Katee Sackhoff]()
Katee SackhoffKatee sackhoff is an american actress known for her roles in battlestar galactica and longmire.
- Marien Ooms
Marien Ooms is a Belgian poet whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and the natural world.
- Helia Soltani
Helia Soltani is an Iranian politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Iran since 2020.
- Ninah Mwangi
Ninah Mwangi is a Kenyan politician who has served as a member of the Kenyan National Assembly since 2017.
- Mariko Seyama
Japanese model and photographer for an announcer.
- Manuel Ortega
Austrian singer.
- Stéphane Bullion
French dancer who was named 'etoile" (principal dancer of the paris opera ballet) in 2010, after performing solor in rudolf nureyevaeurtm's...
- Marion Montaigne
- David Marrero
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
![Patricia Arquette]()
Patricia ArquetteAmerican actress.
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Chris Kyle]()
Chris KyleChris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
![Taylor Kitsch]()
Taylor KitschTaylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...
![Julian Lennon]()
Julian LennonBritish singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
![Biz Markie]()
Biz MarkieBiz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
![John Schneider]()
John SchneiderJohn schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Gavin]()
John GavinHispanic-american diplomat and actor.
![Robert Kiyosaki]()
Robert KiyosakiCashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
April 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years and 18 days old,
or 528 months and 18 days old,
or 2298 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16089 days old,
if you were born on April 08, 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 08, 1980?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1980.
April 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Ben Johnson]()
Ben Johnson100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
![Sara Montiel]()
Sara MontielSpanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
![Claire Trevor]()
Claire TrevorAmerican singer and actress (d. 2000).
![María Félix]()
María FélixMexican film actress.
![Lars Hanson]()
Lars HansonSwedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
![Frank Milan]()
Frank MilanActor (witness), passes away at 71.
![Arleen Whelan]()
Arleen WhelanDeaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1980:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1980:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 7th and April 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
- Blondie - Call Me
- Spinners - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
April 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
- Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
- Blondie - Call Me
- The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
April 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1980 was Stomp by The Brothers Johnson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 08, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
- The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
- Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
April 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kagemusha
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken'ichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu
Country: United States of America
Where the Buffalo Roam
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Art Linson
Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois
Country: United States of America
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 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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
Rate mal mit Rosenthal
Release year: 1980
April 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Portraits
By: Cynthia Freeman
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.
Jailbird
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.
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.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
Who'S On First
By: William F. Buckley Jr
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 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 08, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
Zeus World
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Cytron Masters
Wizard of Wor
Who was the US President on April 08, 1980?
On April 08, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1980?
On April 08, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1980?
On April 08, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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.
