What happened on Saturday January 12, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1980:

• Founding of West Germany's Green Party On January 12, 1980, the Green Party of Germany (Die Grünen) was officially founded in Karlsruhe, uniting various environmental, anti-nuclear, and peace movements. This formation aimed to provide political representation for these groups, which felt underrepresented in existing political parties. The party's platform emphasized ecological sustainability, social justice, and non-violence. source: britannica.com
• Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" reaches number one on Billboard Hot 100 Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 12, 1980, marking its first week at number one. The song's popularity was bolstered by its catchy melody and distinctive narrative, contributing to its success during that period. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Amerie Mi Marie Rogers born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie, was born on January 12, 1980, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and writer, best known for her 2005 hit single "1 Thing." source: en.wikipedia.org
• Togo's 1980 Constitution establishes the Third Republic On January 12, 1980, Togo's new constitution came into effect, establishing the Third Republic. This followed a constitutional referendum held on December 30, 1979, which approved the changes with 99.87% of voters in favor. The new constitution transformed Togo into a presidential republic and a one-party state, with the Rally of the Togolese People (RPT) as the sole political party. source: loc.gov
• Bobby Crosby, American professional baseball player Bobby Crosby, born on January 12, 1980, in Lakewood, California, is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks, earning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2004. After his playing career, Crosby transitioned into coaching, managing teams in the minor leagues. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Hans Ebeling, Australian cricketer, dies at 75 Hans Irvine Ebeling, an Australian cricketer and administrator, passed away on January 12, 1980, in Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia, at the age of 75. Born on January 1, 1905, in Avoca, Victoria, Ebeling played one Test match for Australia in 1934 and captained Victoria to two Sheffield Shield championships. He also served as a Squadron-Leader in World War II and was a member of the Melbourne Cricket Club's board for 45 years. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

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

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January 12, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1980 can also be written as 1/12/1980 in the US and as 12/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1980:

• Amerie American

  R&B and pop singer known for hit singles like 'Love on the Top' and '1 Thing', who was prominent in the mid-2000s music scene.

• Akiko Morigami
• Vital' Bulyha
• Jan-Moritz Lichte
• Manuela Zanon
• Bianca Nappi
• Maddalena Corvaglia
• Stefano Barrera
• Adina Pintilie
• Benjamin de Jager
• Adam Jones
• Amerie
• Erinn Smart
• Shane Stefanutto
• Cristian Grabinski
• Rainer Torres
• Andrij Fedčuk
• Alfredo Moreno
• Marco Jaggi

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1980:

• Finn Rønne
• Edgardo Moltoni

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1980 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
2. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
3. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
4. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
5. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Someone born on January 12, 1980 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 12 days old,

or 2419 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16934 days old,

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

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

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