What happened on Saturday April 19, 1980?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1980:

• Waco Siege Tragedy The Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, burns to the ground following a catastrophic 51-day standoff with federal agents, resulting in the tragic death of 80 cult members. This event became a pivotal moment in discussions about law enforcement tactics and religious freedom in the United States.
• Johnny Logan Wins Eurovision Song Contest Irish singer Johnny Logan wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 with the powerful ballad "What's Another Year", marking a significant moment in European musical history.

Events in 1980

April 19, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1980

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1980

April 19, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1980 can also be written as 4/19/1980 in the US and as 19/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1980:

• Alexis Thorpe

  Alexis Thorpe is an American actress known for her role as Cassie Brady in the popular daytime drama 'Days of Our Lives'.

• Dong Jie

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1980:

• Charles Seel

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 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 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 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 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 11:43 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 19, 1980

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Someone born on April 19, 1980 is:

45 years and 25 days old,

or 540 months and 25 days old,

or 2351 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16461 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1980?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 19, 1980.

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