What happened on Tuesday April 08, 1980?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1980:

• Mount St. Helens Volcanic Activity Mount St. Helens experienced a significant volcanic event, with a series of explosions lasting four hours - the longest eruption sequence up to that point, signaling the increasing geological instability preceding its major eruption later that year.
• NHL Playoff Record Set by Potvin New York Islanders defenseman Denis Potvin set an NHL record by scoring two shorthanded goals in a single playoff period against the Los Angeles Kings, tying the record for shorthanded goals in a game.
• First US Women's World Bodybuilding Championship The inaugural United States Women's World Bodybuilding Championship was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Thirty competitors participated at the Caesars Boardwalk Regency Hotel, with Rachel McLish from Harlingen, Texas, winning the first-ever title and marking a significant moment in women's sports history.
• Grace Park, Actress Birth Grace Park, a notable American actress of Korean descent, known for her roles in television series like 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Hawaii Five-0', was born on this date.
• Ben Freeman, Actor Birth Ben Freeman, a British actor who has worked in television and theater, was born on this date.

Events in 1980

April 08, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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 in April 1980 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1980:

• Katee Sackhoff

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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.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
2. Blondie - Call Me
3. Spinners - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
4. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
5. 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.

1. The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
2. Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
3. Blondie - Call Me
4. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
5. 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 music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
2. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
3. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
4. The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
5. Michael Jackson - Off The Wall

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1980

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Someone born on April 08, 1980 is:

45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 15 days old,

or 2354 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16481 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1980?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1980.

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