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see horoscope and birth chart for October 12, 1980What happened on Sunday, October 12, 1980?
About October 12th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 12, 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship by defeating the Houston Astros 8-7 in Game 5 of the NLCS. Garry Maddox's RBI double in the 10th inning secured the victory, propelling the Phillies to their first World Series appearance since 1950.
- Day of the week: October 12th, 1980 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
- #1 UK song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- October 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 12, 1980?
- Who was born on October 12, 1980?
- October 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 12, 1980?
- Back in 1980
October 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1980:
- Philadelphia Phillies advance to World Series On October 12, 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship by defeating the Houston Astros 8-7 in Game 5 of the NLCS. Garry Maddox's RBI double in the 10th inning secured the victory, propelling the Phillies to their first World Series appearance since 1950. source: mlb.com
- Amy Alcott wins LPGA Inamori Golf Classic On October 12, 1980, Amy Alcott secured victory at the LPGA Inamori Golf Classic held at Almaden Country Club in San Jose, California. She finished 12 under par, four strokes ahead of runners-up Patty Hayes and Beth Daniel. source: cliffschrock.com
October 12, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1980
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October 12, 1980: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 17 - 12
- Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 7 - 13
- Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 16
- Cleveland Browns - Seattle Seahawks : 27 - 3
- Green Bay Packers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 14 - 14
What day of the week was October 12, 1980?
October 12, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 286th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1980 can also be written as 10/12/1980 in the US and as 12/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 12, 1980?
Famous people born on October 12, 1980:
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October 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
October 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
October 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1980 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 09:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Someone born on October 12, 1980 is:
45 years 9 months old,
or 549 months and 21 days old,
or 2390 weeks
or 16730 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1980?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1980?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 12, 1980.
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Why 1980 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 12, 1980, a 1980 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 12, 1980 includes Philadelphia Phillies advance to World Series, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 12, 1980 included “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 12, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 12, 1980 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Ledley King, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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