What happened on Thursday June 12, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1980:

• False Nuclear Attack Alert Causes Global Concern A critical computer communications device malfunction at North American Aerospace Defense Command triggered false nuclear attack warning messages worldwide. This incident highlighted the potential risks of technological failures in sensitive military communication systems.
• Assassination of Irish Independence Party Chairman John Turnley, a prominent Protestant politician advocating for the reunification of Northern Ireland, was assassinated in Carnlough by three masked men suspected of being members of a Protestant militant group. Turnley was shot multiple times while leaving a village meeting hall.
• Iranian Cultural Revolution Disrupts Higher Education As part of the Iranian Cultural Revolution, universities across Iran were systematically shut down, causing a complete halt to higher education systems for over a year. This radical educational policy was part of the broader post-revolutionary restructuring of Iranian society.
• Idi Amin's First and Only Exile Interview Deposed Ugandan dictator Idi Amin gave his sole interview from exile in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, speaking with BBC Reporter Brian Barron after being removed from power in 1979. This rare media interaction provided insights into the life of one of Africa's most notorious political figures.
• Mariel Boatlift Reaches Significant Milestone The Mariel Boatlift reached a significant milestone with 100,000 Cuban refugees arriving in Key West, Florida. The freighter Red Diamond V alone unloaded 731 people, representing approximately 1% of Cuba's population. All refugees were immediately arrested upon arrival.
• Democratic Primary Elections Showcase Carter-Kennedy Rivalry In Democratic primary elections across eight U.S. states, Senator Ted Kennedy defeated President Jimmy Carter in California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and South Dakota. However, Carter's victories in other states secured him 334 delegates, surpassing the 1,666 needed for the party's presidential nomination.
• Reagan's Medical Transparency Commitment Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan publicly committed to submitting to periodic medical tests, demonstrating transparency about his health during his campaign.
• Devastating Tornado Outbreak in Nebraska A series of seven tornadoes struck Grand Island, Nebraska, causing extensive damage by destroying 600 structures and injuring 200 people. Early warning systems proved crucial, limiting the death toll to just five individuals.
• Bolivian Presidential Candidate Narrowly Avoids Plane Crash Bolivian presidential front-runner Hernán Siles Zuazo narrowly escaped a potential fatal accident by canceling his flight. His running mate, Jaime Paz Zamora, was the sole survivor of a twin-engine Piper aircraft crash that lost its right engine shortly after takeoff from La Paz.

Events in 1980

June 12, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1980

June 12, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 164th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1980 can also be written as 6/12/1980 in the US and as 12/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1980:

• Kenzo Lee
• Benoit Caranobe
• Denys Monastyrs'kyj
• Marco Bortolami

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1980:

• Milburn Stone

  American actor best known for playing Dr. 'Doc' Adams on the long-running and iconic Western television series Gunsmoke, which aired from...

• Masayoshi Ohira

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 1978 to 1980, known for his significant contributions to Japan's economic...

• Billy Butlin

  South african-english businessman, founded the butlins company (b. 1899).

• James A. FitzPatrick
• Egon Pearson

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Manhattans - Shining Star
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 09:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Someone born on June 12, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 2 days old,

or 2343 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16407 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1980.

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