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About April 12th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: BCMA, Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, forms
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1980 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Saoirse Ronan, Ilana Glazer
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd
  • #1 UK song: Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners
  • Popular movie: Kagemusha directed by Akira Kurosawa

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

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What day of the week was April 12, 1980?


April 12, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1980 can also be written as 4/12/1980 in the US and as 12/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

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April 12, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1980:

  • Bcma, black consciousness movement of azania, forms
  • Milwaukee brewers beats boston red sox, 18-1 (cooper and money hit grand slams).
  • The americo-liberian government of liberia is violently deposed.
  • Transbrasil flight 303, a boeing 727, crashes on approach to hercílio luz international airport, in florianópolis, brazil. fifty-five out of the 58 people on board are killed.
  • Canadian runner and athlete, terry fox begins his marathon of hope run in st. john's, nf

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th 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 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 04:53 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 12, 1980?


Famous people born on April 12, 1980:

  • Maille Emilie

    Maille Emilie is a French mathematician who has made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Juliani Kenyatta

    Juliani Kenyatta is a Kenyan entrepreneur and activist, known for her work in the technology and social impact sectors.

  • Kazuma Nishimura

    Kazuma Nishimura is a Japanese computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Natsuko Kuwahara

    Natsuko Kuwahara is a Japanese actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.

  • Reona Amagi

    Reona Amagi is a Japanese novelist known for her contemporary fiction exploring themes of relationships and personal growth.

  • Tamon Honda

    Tamon Honda is a Japanese former competitive swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events.

  • Chukwudi Eze

    Chukwudi Eze is a Nigerian entrepreneur and consultant who has founded several successful businesses and provides strategic advisory...

  • Sayaka Okada

    Sayaka Okada is a Japanese novelist known for her novels that delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.

  • Brian McFadden

    Irish singer-songwriter.

  • Sandrine Corman

    Belgian radio and television host.

  • Darwin Deez

    American musician known for indie pop music.

  • Sara Head

    Welsh paralympic table tennis champion.

  • Argo Aadli

    Estonian actor.

  • Erik Mongrain

    Canadian composer and guitarist.

  • Arda Kural

    Turkish actor.

  • Julia Smith
  • Tamika Williams
  • Günter Bubbnik
  • Fabio Caselli

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years and 19 days old,

or 528 months and 19 days old,

or 2298 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16090 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 1980.

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

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on April 12, 1980:

  • Prudy Emerson

    Prudy Emerson was a prolific author who wrote several acclaimed novels and short stories during the mid-20th century.

  • Burris Atkins

    Burris Atkins was an American journalist and foreign correspondent who reported on events in Europe and Asia during the mid-20th century.

  • William R. Tolbert

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  • Ruggero Bonomi
  • Aleksandr Oparin

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

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


Holidays on April 12, 1980:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1980:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1980:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 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 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 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:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
  2. - Call Me youtube
  3. - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
  4. - Ride Like The Wind
  5. - Too Hot

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 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:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1980 was Stomp by The Brothers Johnson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on April 12, 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:

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

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

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

Kagemusha

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

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

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

Babylon

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

The most popular TV Series on April 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Rate mal mit Rosenthal

Release year: 1980

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

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

The Top Of The Hill by Irwin Shaw

The Top Of The Hill

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Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.

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 …

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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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 You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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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.

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

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

Galactic Attack

Galactic Attack

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Siro-Tech Software (later renamed to Sir-Tech Software, Inc.)

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

history

Who was the US President on April 12, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1980?

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

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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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