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April 24, 1980 was the 115th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 24, 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 24, 1980, who was born and died on April 24, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Friday the 13th, directed by Sean S. Cunningham), 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 24th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1980?
- April 24, 1980: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1980?
- April 24, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1980?
What day of the week was April 24, 1980?
April 24, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 115th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1980 can also be written as 4/24/1980 in the US and as 24/4/1980 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 1980:
- Us military operation to save 52 hostages in iran, fails, 8 die
- (to april 25) operation eagle claw, a us commando mission in iran to rescue american embassy hostages, is aborted after mechanical problems ground the rescue helicopters. eight united states troops are killed in a mid-air collision during the failed operation.
- The pennsylvania lottery is rigged by six men including the host of the live tv drawing, nick perry.
April 24, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 03:02 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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Who was born on April 24, 1980?
Famous people born on April 24, 1980:
![Austin Nichols]()
Austin NicholsAmerican actor.
- Kanyia Thiam
Senegalese businesswoman known for her successful ventures in various industries.
- Danny Gokey
American singer.
- Denise Milani
Denise milani is a czech-born glamour model known for her large natural breasts and her appearances in men's magazines and websites.
- Karen Asrian
Grandmaster of armenian chess (d. 2008).
- Fernando Arce
Mexican footballer.
- Reagan Gomez-Preston
Tv actress.
- Austin Nichols (actor)
- Sonya Jehan
- Josep Manuel López Martínez
- Alessandro Sgrigna
- Erika Aleotti
- Katherine Bailess
- Elena Băsescu
- Daniel Défago
- Juan Ramón Cabrero
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Shirley MacLaine]()
Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years and 2 days old,
or 528 months and 2 days old,
or 2296 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16073 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 24, 1980?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1980.
April 24, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1980:
- Alejo Carpentier
Author and musicologist from switzerland-cuban (d. 1980).
- Bienvenida
Spanish actress known for her roles in classic films.
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1980:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1980:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1980:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 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 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
April 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 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.
April 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. 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 24, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 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 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. 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 Whispers - Lady
- The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
April 24, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Friday the 13th
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham
Starring: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan
Country: United States of America
On the Nickel
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ralph Waite
Starring: Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Hal Williams, Penelope Allen
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
April 24, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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
Señorita Andrea
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ignacio Quirós, Darío Grandinetti
Country: Argentina
April 24, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ordeal
By: Linda Lovelace and Mike McGrady
Good Girl Obedient Wife. Porn slave. Deep Throat was Only the Beginning... Linda Boreman, just twenty-one, met Chuck Traynor. He would become her husband.
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.
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
The Third Wave
By: Alvin Toffler
The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.
April 24, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cheeky Mouse
Astro Fighter
Sea Battle
Sengoku Ninja Tai
Balloon Bomber
Who was the US President on April 24, 1980?
On April 24, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1980?
On April 24, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1980?
On April 24, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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.
