What happened on Tuesday April 22, 1980?

About April 22nd, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 22, 1980, Mount St. Helens experienced a significant reduction in volcanic activity, transitioning from approximately one eruption per hour in March to about one eruption per day, marking a critical phase in the volcano's eruptive sequence leading to its massive eruption later that year.
  • Day of the week: April 22nd, 1980 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Call Me by Blondie
  • #1 UK song: Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners
  • Popular movie: Inferno directed by Ron Howard

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April 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1980:

  • Mount St. Helens Volcanic Activity On April 22, 1980, Mount St. Helens experienced a significant reduction in volcanic activity, transitioning from approximately one eruption per hour in March to about one eruption per day, marking a critical phase in the volcano's eruptive sequence leading to its massive eruption later that year.
  • Fritz Strassmann: Nuclear Fission Co-Discoverer Fritz Strassmann, a renowned German chemist, was recognized for his pivotal role in co-discovering nuclear fission in 1938, a breakthrough that fundamentally transformed scientific understanding of atomic processes and later influenced nuclear physics and energy research.
  • MV Don Juan Maritime Disaster A tragic maritime collision occurred when the Philippine ferry MV Don Juan collided with the oil tanker MT Tacloban City, resulting in the devastating loss of 133 passengers and crew members, highlighting the critical importance of maritime safety protocols.
  • Jane Froman: Legendary Singer Passes Away Jane Froman, a celebrated singer known for her performances at the USA Canteen during World War II, passed away at the age of 72, leaving behind a significant legacy in entertainment and wartime morale boosting.
  • Nicolas Douchez: French Football Player Nicolas Douchez, a professional French football player, was noted in the historical records on this date, representing the sporting landscape of France.

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April 22, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 22, 1980?


April 22, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1980 can also be written as 4/22/1980 in the US and as 22/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

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Who was born on April 22, 1980?


Famous people born on April 22, 1980:

  • Nicolas Douchez

    Professional French soccer goalkeeper who played for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, representing top-tier French football.

  • Courtney Friel

    Fox News anchor and reporter specializing in entertainment news, contributing to the network's media coverage.

  • Rodrigo Hilbert
  • Michael Bannister
  • Olivier Véran
  • Nicole Grimaudo

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April 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1980:

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    Jane Froman was a renowned American singer, actress, and entertainer who became famous in the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Fritz Strassmann

    Fritz Strassmann was a renowned German chemist and physicist who played a significant role in nuclear research during the early 20th...

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April 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Ride Like The Wind youtube
  3. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) youtube
  4. - With You I'm Born Again youtube
  5. - Special Lady youtube

April 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

  1. - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl youtube
  2. - Dance Yourself Dizzy youtube
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children youtube
  4. - Geno youtube

April 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 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 21st and April 27th.

  1. - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
  2. - Stomp
  3. - Don't Push It Don't Force It
  4. - Lady
  5. - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
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April 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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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 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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April 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:38 am and setting at 01:57 am.

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

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How old is someone born on April 22, 1980?


Someone born on April 22, 1980 is:

45 years and 22 days old,

or 540 months and 22 days old,

or 2351 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16458 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1980?

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