What happened on Tuesday February 12, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1980:

• Richard Hadlee sets New Zealand Test bowling record On February 12, 1980, during the first Test against the West Indies in Dunedin, Richard Hadlee took his 117th Test wicket, surpassing Richard Collinge's previous New Zealand record. He achieved this milestone by dismissing Alvin Kallicharran lbw. Hadlee's performance in the match included seven lbw dismissals, setting a new Test record for the most lbws in a single game. source: espncricinfo.com
• Muriel Rukeyser, American poet, dies at 66 Muriel Rukeyser, an American poet, essayist, and political activist, passed away on February 12, 1980, in New York City. She was 66 years old. source: poets.org
• Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spanish tennis player, born Juan Carlos Ferrero, a prominent Spanish tennis player, was born on February 12, 1980. He achieved significant success in his career, including winning the French Open in 2003 and reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 1. Ferrero is known for his powerful baseline game and has been a key figure in Spanish tennis history. source: britannica.com
• Canterbury Tales revival opens at Rialto Theatre in New York City A revival of the musical 'Canterbury Tales' opened at the Rialto Theatre in New York City on February 12, 1980. The production ran for 16 performances, closing on February 24, 1980. The show was based on Geoffrey Chaucer's work, adapted by Nevill Coghill, and featured music by Richard Hill and John Hawkins. source: broadwayworld.com
• New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets play to a 0-0 tie On February 12, 1980, the New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets faced off at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, resulting in a 0-0 tie. This game marked the Islanders' second scoreless tie in franchise history. source: hockey-reference.com

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

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February 12, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1980 can also be written as 2/12/1980 in the US and as 12/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 12, 1980:

• Christina Ricci

  Christina Ricci is an American actress renowned for her work in both film and television, especially for her portrayals of dark, quirky characters. Rising to fame as a child star in the early 1990s, she has built a reputation for her versatility and distinctive screen presence. [bio]

• Seung-woo Cho

  Seung-woo Cho is a South Korean actor known for his roles in popular Korean films and television dramas. He has built a reputation for his versatility and depth in both leading and supporting roles. [bio]

• Gucci Mane

  Gucci Mane is an influential rapper and songwriter who has significantly impacted the hip-hop genre through his music and entrepreneurial...

• Juan Carlos Ferrero

  Juan Carlos Ferrero is a retired professional tennis player who won the French Open in 2003 and reached the world No.

• Sarah Lancaster

  Sarah Lancaster is an American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Everwood' and 'Chuck'.

• Enver Gjokaj
• Purple Disco Machine
• Rico Fata
• Heather Doerksen
• Nicolai Lilin
• Jerry Green
• Flinder Boyd
• Juan Manuel Aróstegui
• Miguel Montes
• Ermal Kuqo
• Baldur Ingimar Aðalsteinsson

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1980:

• Muriel Rukeyser

  Muriel Rukeyser was a prominent American poet and political activist who significantly influenced 20th-century literature through her...

• Vittorio Bachelet
• Jørgen Stubberud
• Einar Hille

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 12th

February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
2. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

February 12, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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February 12, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1980 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 02:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Someone born on February 12, 1980 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 12 days old,

or 2414 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16903 days old,

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