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August 12, 1980 was the 225th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 12, 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 August 12, 1980, who was born and died on August 12, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Constant Factor, directed by Krzysztof Zanussi), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1980?
- August 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1980?
- August 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1980?
What day of the week was August 12, 1980?
August 12, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1980 can also be written as 8/12/1980 in the US and as 12/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:42 am and setting at 09:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.
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Who was born on August 12, 1980?
Famous people born on August 12, 1980:
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
- Emmanuell Jal
Social entrepreneur and musician known for founding the nonprofit organization Gua Africa.
- Jeremaine Dupree
Jeremaine Dupree was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle...
- Jade Villalon
American singer-songwriter and pianist (sweetbox).
- Maggie Lawson
Maggie lawson is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as psych and lethal weapon.
- Dovber Shochet
Dovber Shochet is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, known for his involvement in the technology and real estate sectors.
- Matt Thiessen
Canadian-american singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Javier Chevantón
Uruguayan footballer.
- Malaysia Pargo
Reality star.
- Rojda Demirer
Turkish actress.
- Grégory Mahé
- Rafael Araújo (basketball)
- Zahari Baharov
- Jason Robinson
- Rafael Paulo de Lara Araújo
- Kiara Tomaselli
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Dana Ivey]()
Dana IveyAmerican actress.
August 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 13 days old,
or 2280 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15962 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 August 12, 1980?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1980.
August 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1980:
- Siegfried Borries
- Nino Dal Fabbro
- Patrick Pons
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1980:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
August 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
August 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Constant Factor
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi
Starring: Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Cezary Morawski
Breaking Glass
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Brian Gibson
Starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
He Knows You're Alone
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Armand Mastroianni
Starring: Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
August 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Those Amazing Animals
Release year: 1980
Juliet Bravo
Release year: 1980
August 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
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.
Sins Of The Fathers
By: Susan Howatch
"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
August 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stratovox
Sengoku Ninja Tai
SOS
Eamon
Berzerk
Who was the US President on August 12, 1980?
On August 12, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1980?
On August 12, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1980?
On August 12, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
