Wednesday April 30, 1980: on this day

April 30, 1980 was the 121st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 30, 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 30, 1980, who was born and died on April 30, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Big Red One, directed by Samuel Fuller), 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 30th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1980?


April 30, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1980 can also be written as 4/30/1980 in the US and as 30/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

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April 30, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1980:

  • Barnum opens at st. james theater nyc for 854 performances
  • Beatrix, wilhelmina armgard, crowned queen of the netherlands
  • Juliana, queen of the netherlands, abdicates
  • Terrorists seize iranian embassy in london
  • Luis mu�oz mar?n, the first democratically elected governor of puerto rico, dies at the age of 82.
  • Accession of queen beatrix of the netherlands.
  • Beatrix is inaugurated as queen of the netherlands following the abdication of juliana.
  • The iranian embassy siege begins in london.

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April 30, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 30, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Who was born on April 30, 1980?


Famous people born on April 30, 1980:

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Surie Venkatesh

    Surie Venkatesh is a successful Indian entrepreneur who founded a leading fintech company.

  • Nazari Mohebbi

    Nazari Mohebbi is an Iranian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Cafe Bazaar, a leading app store and digital content platform in Iran.

  • Tison Nguyen

    Tison Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of the fintech startup Plaid, which provides the infrastructure for financial services apps.

  • Mithran Suresh

    Mithran Suresh is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Unacademy, a leading online education platform.

  • Olumide Olayinka

    Olumide Olayinka is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Andela, a company that trains and places software developers.

  • Glendel Ramirez

    Glendel Ramirez is a highly respected mathematician known for his groundbreaking work in the field of computational geometry.

  • Rhonna Sinclair

    Rhonna Sinclair is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her unique folk-rock sound.

  • Adie Levine

    Adie Levine is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the online education platform Coursera.

  • Estephani Sanchez

    Estephani Sanchez is a Peruvian photographer known for her stunning nature and landscape photography.

  • Jeremaine Brown

    Jeremaine Brown is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative technology startup in the healthcare industry.

  • Kavian Rahmani

    Kavian Rahmani is an Iranian-Canadian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wealthsimple, a financial technology company.

  • Jaisean Flores

    Jaisean Flores is a renowned sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Chiquitta Hernandez

    Chiquitta Hernandez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup focused on renewable energy solutions.

  • Tywone Nguyen

    Tywone Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American essayist who writes about the immigrant experience and cultural identity.

  • Ana Molina

    Mexican mathematician who specializes in the study of partial differential equations and their applications.

  • Aniella Vargas

    Aniella Vargas is a Chilean politician who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2017.

  • Lissandro Rodríguez

    Lissandro Rodríguez is a Cuban politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2013.

  • Luis Scola

    Argentinian basketball player.

  • Koki Niwa

    Koki Niwa is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2019.

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

  • Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar

    American actor, voice artist, film director.

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April 30, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 28 days old,

or 2295 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16068 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 30, 1980?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1980.

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April 30, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1980:

  • Nevelyn Walters

    Nevelyn Walters was a Welsh poet whose work often explored themes of nature and the human experience.

  • Blannie Finley

    Blannie Finley was a pioneering American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Arles Fernández

    Arles Fernández was a Spanish athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

  • Joffre Martel

    A French playwright who was known for his comedic and satirical works.

  • Luis Muñoz Marín

    Puerto rican journalist and politician, 1st governor of puerto rico (b. 1898).

  • Mary McCarty

    Actress (french line).

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 30th

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April 30, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1980:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1980:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1980:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 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 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
  2. - Don't Push It Don't Force It
  3. - Lady
  4. - Stomp
  5. - Let's Get Serious

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April 30, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Red One

The Big Red One

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco

Country: United States of America

Fame

Fame

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean

Country: United States of America

Humanoids from the Deep

Humanoids from the Deep

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami

Starring: Doug McClure, Ann Turkel, Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub

Country: United States of America

Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown

The Long Riders

The Long Riders

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Dennis Quaid, Keith Carradine

April 30, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Righteous Apples

The Righteous Apples

Release year: 1980

Starring: George M. Chappell

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bleeding Heart by Marilyn French

The Bleeding Heart

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Victor and Dolores, both parents who were successful in their careers and both living in England, without their families. Both are old enough to be able to meet up on the train to Oxford.

Who'S On First by William F. Buckley Jr

Who'S On First

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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 …

A View From A Broad by Bette Midler

A View From A Broad

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She is a world-famous performer whose bold and brassy voice has made the world pay attention. Grammy-winning singer, Academy Award nominee, Broadway star of critically acclaimed one woman show, and Grammy-winner

Hungry As The Sea by Wilbur Smith

Hungry As The Sea

By:

Wilbur Smith's vividly realistic novels are set on the edge of human courage and nature's fury. This master storyteller takes us to the cold South in Hungry as the Sea.

Men In Love by Nancy Friday

Men In Love

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Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.

April 30, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

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Who was the US President on April 30, 1980?

On April 30, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1980?

On April 30, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1980?

On April 30, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

Find out more about April 30th

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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.

Discover how April 1980 calendar looked like.

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