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see horoscope and birth chart for August 12, 1980What happened on Tuesday, August 12, 1980?
About August 12th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 12, 1980, Mohammad Ali Rajai was appointed as the Prime Minister of Iran by President Abolhassan Banisadr. Rajai, a member of the Islamic Republican Party, had previously served as Minister of Education in the interim government. His appointment followed the resignation of Mehdi Bazargan, the first Prime Minister after the 1979 revolution.
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1980 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Magic by Olivia Newton-John
- #1 UK song: The Winner Takes It All by Abba
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- August 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 12, 1980?
- Who was born on August 12, 1980?
- August 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 12, 1980?
- Back in 1980
August 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1980:
- Mohammad Ali Rajai appointed Iranian Prime Minister On August 12, 1980, Mohammad Ali Rajai was appointed as the Prime Minister of Iran by President Abolhassan Banisadr. Rajai, a member of the Islamic Republican Party, had previously served as Minister of Education in the interim government. His appointment followed the resignation of Mehdi Bazargan, the first Prime Minister after the 1979 revolution. source: britannica.com
- Montevideo Treaty establishes Latin American Integration Association On August 12, 1980, the Treaty of Montevideo was signed in Montevideo, Uruguay, by the foreign ministers of 11 Latin American countries, establishing the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI). This treaty replaced the Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA) and aimed to promote economic integration among member states, with the ultimate goal of creating a Latin American common market. The treaty entered into force on March 18, 1981. source: britannica.com
- Paul Simon releases 'One-Trick Pony' album On August 12, 1980, Paul Simon released his fifth solo studio album, 'One-Trick Pony', which also served as the soundtrack for the film of the same name, in which Simon starred. The album features the Grammy-nominated track 'Late in the Evening', which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. source: paulsimon.com
August 12, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on August 12, 1980?
Famous people born on August 12, 1980:
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August 12, 1980: What famous people died on that 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.
- 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.
- 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 music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
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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.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1980 was Waxing crescent.
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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Someone born on August 12, 1980 is:
45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months and 10 days old,
or 2397 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16780 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1980?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1980?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1980.
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The soundtrack around August 12, 1980 included “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 12, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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