What happened on Wednesday November 12, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1980:

• Voyager I's Historic Saturn Flyby NASA's space probe Voyager I made its groundbreaking closest approach to Saturn, flying within 77,000 miles of the planet's cloud-tops and transmitting the first high-resolution images of the planet and its intricate ring system back to Earth. This mission significantly advanced humanity's understanding of the outer solar system and planetary geology.
• Santa Cruz Massacre in East Timor Indonesian soldiers opened fire on pro-independence protesters at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili, East Timor, resulting in approximately 250 deaths. This tragic event was a significant moment in East Timor's struggle for independence and drew international attention to human rights violations.
• Birth of Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling, a prominent Canadian actor known for his versatile roles in films like 'La La Land', 'Drive', and 'The Notebook', was born on this date. He would later become a critically acclaimed performer and cultural icon.
• NYC Mayor's Marijuana Admission New York City Mayor Ed Koch candidly admitted to having tried marijuana, a rare public disclosure for a high-profile politician at the time, potentially sparking discussions about drug use and public perception.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1980

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 1980

November 12, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 317th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1980 can also be written as 11/12/1980 in the US and as 12/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 1980 in November 1980 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1980:

• Ryan Gosling

  Canadian actor, director, and writer who rose to fame as a Disney Mouseketeer alongside future pop stars like Britney Spears and Justin...

• Gustaf Skarsgård

  Swedish actor from the renowned Skarsgård acting family, known for prominent roles in TV series 'Vikings' and 'Westworld'.

• Céline Sciamma
• Lance Briggs
• Christopher Cantwell

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on November 12th

Famous people died on November 12, 1980:

• Eva Prout

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Donna Summer - The Wanderer
4. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
5. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
5. David Bowie - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
5. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 09:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 1980

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Someone born on November 12, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 11 days old,

or 2323 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16263 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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

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

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