Sunday April 27, 1980: on this day

April 27, 1980 was the 118th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 27, 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 27, 1980, who was born and died on April 27, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 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 27th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1980?


April 27, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 118th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1980 can also be written as 4/27/1980 in the US and as 27/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

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April 27, 1980: What happened on that day?


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April 27, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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April 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:21 pm and setting at 05:27 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 27, 1980?


Famous people born on April 27, 1980:

  • Sybille Bammer

    Austrian tennis player.

  • Christian Lara

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Talitha Cummins

    Australian journalist.

  • Jason Gainza

    Filipino actor.

  • Ananda Mikola

    Indonesian race car driver.

  • Emily Brydon
  • Fabio Mollo
  • Diego Rivas
  • Marco Sullivan
  • Tomohiro Wanami
  • Anda Adam
  • Anderson Cléber Beraldo
  • Gunta Baško
  • Karel Kroupa

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 21 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16032 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 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 27, 1980?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1980.

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April 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1980:

  • Mario Bava

    Italian director known for his work in horror and science fiction films.

  • Gabi Rosendoren
  • Albino Principe
  • Franco Tognini
  • Giacomo Tomasini
  • Angelo Cemmi

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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April 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1980:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1980:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

April 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 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:

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

April 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 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:

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

April 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 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 27, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 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:

  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 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Friday the 13th

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

On the Nickel

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ralph Waite

Starring: Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Hal Williams, Penelope Allen

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

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 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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

Señorita Andrea

Señorita Andrea

Release year: 1980

Starring: Ignacio Quirós, Darío Grandinetti

Country: Argentina

April 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

By:

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.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

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.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

By:

"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

April 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Compu-Spell

Compu-Spell

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Language arts, Spelling

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Navarone

Navarone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Sea Duel

Sea Duel

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Turn-based Strategy

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Time Traveler

Time Traveler

Platform: TRS-80[citation needed], Apple II, Commodore PET

history

Who was the US President on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1980?

On April 27, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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.

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Sunday April 27, 1980