What happened on Sunday October 12, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1980:

• Holmes Defeats Ali in Legendary Boxing Match In a highly anticipated boxing match at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Larry Holmes defeated Muhammad Ali via technical knockout in the 10th round, symbolizing a changing of the guard in heavyweight boxing.
• Philadelphia Phillies Advance to World Series The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their spot in the World Series by defeating the Houston Astros 4-2 in the best-of-five National League Championship Series (NLCS), marking a significant milestone in their baseball season.
• Violence at Blood, Sweat and Tears Concert Seven people were stabbed during a Blood, Sweat and Tears concert in Los Angeles, causing significant disruption and concern for public safety.
• Amy Alcott Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Amy Alcott secured victory at the LPGA Inamori Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1980

October 12, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1980

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 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 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1980:

• Ledley King

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• Soledad Pastorutti

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1980:

• Alberto Demicheli

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 12th

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.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
5. 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.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. 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 music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
2. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

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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Someone born on October 12, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 22 days old,

or 2325 weeks

or 16275 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1980?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 12, 1980.

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