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October 12, 1980 was the 286th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 12, 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 October 12, 1980, who was born and died on October 12, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. It's My Turn, directed by Claudia Weill), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1980?
- October 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1980?
- October 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1980?
What day of the week was October 12, 1980?
October 12, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 286th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1980 can also be written as 10/12/1980 in the US and as 12/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1980:
- 7 stabbed at blood, sweat and tears concert in la
- Amy alcott wins lpga inamori golf classic
October 12, 1980: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 17 - 12
- Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 7 - 13
- Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 16
- Cleveland Browns - Seattle Seahawks : 27 - 3
- Green Bay Packers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 14 - 14
October 12, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 October 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 09:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 12, 1980?
Famous people born on October 12, 1980:
- Ledley King
Former professional footballer known for his career at Tottenham Hotspur.
- Claudia Jamsson
Claudia jamsson is a hungarian adult film actress known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.
- Ann Wauters
Belgian basketball player.
- Soledad Pastorutti
- Lesley Paterson
- Alessandro Rambaldini
- Rachel John
- Nadzeja Astapčuk
- Andreas Kōnstantinou
- Vincent Zouaoui-Dandrieux
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
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Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 8 days old,
or 2270 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15896 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 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 October 12, 1980?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 12, 1980.
October 12, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1980:
- Alberto Demicheli
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1980:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
October 12, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
It's My Turn
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Claudia Weill
Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas, Charles Grodin, Beverly Garland
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
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
October 12, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ludovic Kennedy
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Les chevaux du soleil
Release year: 1980
October 12, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
Loon Lake
By: E.L. Doctorow
Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.
The Second Coming
By: Walker Percy
Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
October 12, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Moon Cresta
Carnival
Pelé's Soccer
Eamon
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on October 12, 1980?
On October 12, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1980?
On October 12, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1980?
On October 12, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. 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 October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
