What happened on Tuesday April 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1980:

• 1980 United States Census Results The 1980 United States Census, conducted on April 1, 1980, recorded a resident population of 226,542,199, marking an 11.4% increase from the 1970 Census. This was the first census to count Hispanic and Latino Americans as an ethnicity. The most populous state was California with 23,668,562 residents, while the least populous was Alaska with 401,851 residents. The top ten cities by population were New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Houston, Detroit, Dallas, San Diego, Phoenix, and Baltimore. source: census.gov
• Southern African Development Coordination Conference established On April 1, 1980, nine majority-ruled Southern African countries—Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland (now Eswatini), Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—signed the Lusaka Declaration, forming the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC). This organization aimed to reduce economic dependence on apartheid-era South Africa and promote regional integration. source: sadc.int
• New York City transit workers strike begins On April 1, 1980, approximately 33,600 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 initiated a city-wide transit strike, halting all subway and bus services in New York City. The strike lasted for 11 days, ending on April 11, and was primarily driven by demands for wage increases to match the rising cost of living. source: washingtonpost.com
• Assassination attempt on Tariq Aziz in April 1980 On April 1, 1980, an assassination attempt was made on Tariq Aziz, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, during his visit to Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad. A member of the Dawa Party threw a hand grenade at his motorcade, injuring Aziz and several bystanders. The Iraqi government accused Iran of backing the attack, which contributed to the escalation leading to the Iran-Iraq War. source: washingtonpost.com
• Siege of Aleppo (1980) In April 1980, Syrian government forces initiated a military operation in Aleppo to suppress Islamist opposition, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood. The operation involved surrounding the city with approximately 30,000 soldiers, tanks, and armored vehicles, leading to significant civilian casualties and arrests. The crackdown resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1,000–2,000 people and the arrest of at least 8,000 individuals. source: en.wikipedia.org
• New York City Transit Workers Strike On April 1, 1980, approximately 33,000 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 initiated a strike, halting all subway and bus services in New York City for 11 days. The strike was driven by demands for higher wages and better working conditions. The city implemented measures such as mandatory carpooling and saw a significant increase in alternative commuting methods. The strike concluded on April 11, resulting in a 9% wage increase in the first year and an 8% increase in the second year for the workers. source: washingtonpost.com
• Brian Johnson officially joins AC/DC as lead singer On April 1, 1980, Brian Johnson was officially announced as the new lead singer of AC/DC, following the death of Bon Scott in February 1980. Johnson, formerly of the band Geordie, had impressed the band members during auditions with his powerful vocals and energetic stage presence. His first album with AC/DC, 'Back in Black,' was released in July 1980 and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Yuko Takeuchi was born on April 1, 1980 Yuko Takeuchi was a renowned Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television dramas. She gained significant popularity in Japan and internationally, particularly for her performances in 'Ringu' and 'Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.' Takeuchi's contributions to the entertainment industry were widely recognized until her untimely passing in 2020. source: britannica.com

Events in 1980

April 01, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 01, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1980 can also be written as 4/1/1980 in the US and as 1/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1980 in April 1980 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1980:

• Randy Orton

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• Bijou Phillips

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• Brice Davoli

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• Yūko Takeuchi
• Alessio Dionisi

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1980:

• Filippo Prato
• Oscar Murua
• Concetto Gallo

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
2. Spinners - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
3. Blondie - Call Me
4. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
5. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot

April 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
2. Blondie - Atomic
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face
5. The Vapors - Turning Japanese

April 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1980 was Stomp by The Brothers Johnson, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
2. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
3. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
4. The Gap Band - I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up An Dance (Oops!)
5. Michael Jackson - Off The Wall

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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April 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 06:53 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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Someone born on April 01, 1980 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 23 days old,

or 2407 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16854 days old,

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