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April 17, 1980 was the 108th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1980, who was born and died on April 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Action, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1980?
- April 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1980?
- April 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1980?
What day of the week was April 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1980 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on April 17, 1980?
Famous people born on April 17, 1980:
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
- Alaina Huffman
Tv actress.
- Travon Free
Travon Free is a journalist known for his work in writing and producing for various TV shows.
- Bernice Burgos
Bernice Burgos is a well-known model and social media personality.
- Brenda Villa
American water polo player who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Fabián Vargas
Colombian footballer.
- Curtis Woodhouse
Manager and boxer for english footballer.
- Lee Hyun-il
South korean badminton player.
- Fabian Andres Vargas
Colombian football player.
- Crystal Carlson
Miss maine teen-usa (1997).
- Óscar Rodríguez Antequera
- Ricardo Trigueño Foster
- Céu
- Ramel Curry
- Raúl Jara
- Richie Baker
- Thomas Frei
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Monet Mazur]()
Monet MazurAmerican actor and musician.
April 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years and 1 day old,
or 528 months and 1 day old,
or 2296 weeks
or 16072 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1980?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1980.
April 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1980:
- Serafino
- Sergio Sagnotti
- Anna Dengel
- Humberto Tozzi
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1980:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1980:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
April 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
- 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.
April 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
- Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
- The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
- 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 R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
- The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
- Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
April 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Die Laughing
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jeff Werner
Starring: Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, Charles Durning, Elsa Lanchester
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
Contamination
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau
Country: Italy
April 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
The Stockard Channing Show
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Heut' abend
Release year: 1980
April 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Creek Mary'S Blood
By: Dee Brown
Creek Indian Mary Musgrove's remarkable story and the lives of her descendants through two centuries. In Creek Mary's blood, Dee Brown fictionalizes this amazing true story
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.
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
Who'S On First
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …
April 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
Space Zap
Star Castle
Spectar
Boxing
Who was the US President on April 17, 1980?
On April 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1980?
On April 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1980?
On April 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1980?
April 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
