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January 12, 1980 was the 12th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 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 January 12, 1980, who was born and died on January 12, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes), movies (e.g. Death Watch, directed by Bertrand Tavernier), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 12, 1980?
- January 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 12, 1980?
- January 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- January 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 12, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on January 12, 1980?
What day of the week was January 12, 1980?
January 12, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 12, 1980 can also be written as 1/12/1980 in the US and as 12/1/1980 in UK and Europe.
January 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 12, 1980:
- Mike bratz (phoenix) begins nba free throw streak of 57 games
January 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 12, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 01:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.
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Who was born on January 12, 1980?
Famous people born on January 12, 1980:
- Kameron Hurley
Award-winning author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.
- Bobby Crosby
American baseball player.
- Amerie
R&b singer.
- Erinn Smart
Athlete.
- Amerie American
Singer.
- Ares
Swiss-american wrestler.
- Adam Jones
- Jan-Moritz Lichte
- Alfredo Moreno
- Akiko Morigami
- Bianca Nappi
- Adina Pintilie
- Andrij Fedčuk
- Rainer Torres
- Manuela Zanon
- Vital' Bulyha
- Shane Stefanutto
- Stefano Barrera
Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:
![Taraneh Alidoosti]()
Taraneh AlidoostiRenowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.
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John LasseterJohn lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...
![Howard Stern]()
Howard SternAmerican talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.
![Olivier Martinez]()
Olivier MartinezHe was a french film actor.
![Haruki Murakami]()
Haruki MurakamiJapanese writer.
![Rob Zombie]()
Rob ZombieAmerican film director, screenwriter, and producer.
![Sakshi Tanwar]()
Sakshi TanwarSakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.
![Kirstie Alley]()
Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
![John Francis]()
John FrancisJohn francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.
![Naya Rivera]()
Naya RiveraAmerican actress, model and singer (b. 1987).
January 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 3 months old,
or 531 months and 16 days old,
or 2311 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16178 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 12, 1980?
There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1980.
January 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 12, 1980:
- Ransome Stanley
American painter known for his modernist landscapes and portraits.
- Edgardo Moltoni
- Finn Rønne
- Gianni Oberto Tarena
- Antonio Pons
What famous deaths happened on January 12th?
Famous deaths on January 12th:
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Amrish Puri]()
Amrish PuriIndian singer and actor (d. 2005).
![Alexandra Bastedo]()
Alexandra BastedoEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Norman Kerry]()
Norman KerryActor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.
![Betty Lou Gerson]()
Betty Lou GersonAmerican voice actress (born 1914).
- Alegend Christie
Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
- Aadin Christie
Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.
- Lorrane Hansberry
Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- Agatha Tennis
Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
- Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...
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January 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 12, 1980:
- In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
- In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
- Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
January 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1980 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
January 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
- Abba - I Have A Dream
- Madness - My Girl
January 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 12, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
January 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 12, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Death Watch
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard
Kali Ghata
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ved Rahi
Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Danny Denzongpa, Aruna Irani
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
January 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
January 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 12, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Serpentine
By: Thomas Thompson
This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.
The Americans
By: Alistair Cooke
These talks are selected from Cooke’s radio broadcasts and reveal Cooke's incisive and insightful observations about Watergate, Vietnam and other news events over the past decade.
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.
The Green Ripper
By: John D. MacDonald
The Green Ripper, a classic crime novel by a beloved author, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
The Key To Rebecca
By: Ken Follett
When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look
January 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 12, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astro Fighter
Compu-Spell
Rescue at Rigel
Missile Command
Cytron Masters
Who was the US President on January 12, 1980?
On January 12, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1980?
On January 12, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 1980?
On January 12, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 12th?
January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
- 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
- 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.
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 January 1980?
January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
