What happened on Thursday April 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1980:

• Zimbabwe Gains Independence Zimbabwe officially achieved independence from the United Kingdom on April 17, 1980, marking the end of British colonial rule and the establishment of a sovereign nation. This momentous event followed years of struggle and negotiations, transforming the former British colony of Rhodesia into the independent Republic of Zimbabwe.
• Carter Imposes Iran Travel Ban U.S. President Jimmy Carter issued Executive Order 12211 on April 17, 1980, implementing comprehensive sanctions against Iran. The order banned all travel by American citizens to Iran and halted all further imports, reflecting the ongoing tensions following the Iran hostage crisis that began in November 1979.
• Lee Hyun-il Birth Lee Hyun-il, a notable South Korean badminton player, was born or recognized in some significant way on this date.

Events in 1980

April 17, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1980

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1980

April 17, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 108th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1980 can also be written as 4/17/1980 in the US and as 17/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1980:

• Nicholas D'Agosto

  American film and television actor known for roles in comedy and drama series like 'Heroes' and 'Masters of Sex'.

• Alaina Huffman

  Television actress who has appeared in sci-fi series like 'Supernatural' and 'Stargate Universe'.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1980:

• Anna Dengel

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
3. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
4. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
5. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady

April 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
2. Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno

April 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
2. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
3. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
4. The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
5. Michael Jackson - Off The Wall

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1980

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Someone born on April 17, 1980 is:

45 years and 16 days old,

or 540 months and 16 days old,

or 2350 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16452 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1980?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1980.

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