What happened on Wednesday April 30, 1980?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1980:

• Queen Juliana of the Netherlands abdicates the throne On April 30, 1980, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands abdicated after 32 years of reign. Her decision was influenced by her declining health and the desire to pass the responsibilities to her daughter, Princess Beatrix, who subsequently became queen. This event marked a significant moment in Dutch monarchy history. source: britannica.com
• Iranian Embassy siege begins in London On April 30, 1980, six armed members of the Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan (DRFLA) stormed the Iranian Embassy in South Kensington, London, taking 26 hostages. The gunmen, Iranian Arabs campaigning for the sovereignty of Khuzestan Province, demanded the release of 91 Arab prisoners held in Iran. The siege lasted six days, ending with a Special Air Service (SAS) assault that resulted in the deaths of five gunmen and the rescue of the hostages. source: bbc.co.uk
• Luis Muñoz Marín dies at 82 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, passed away on April 30, 1980, in San Juan at the age of 82. He served as governor from 1949 to 1965 and was instrumental in transforming Puerto Rico's economy and political status. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Barnum musical opens in New York City The musical 'Barnum' premiered at the St. James Theatre in New York City on April 30, 1980. Directed and choreographed by Joe Layton, the production ran for 854 performances, closing on May 16, 1982. The cast featured Jim Dale as P.T. Barnum and Glenn Close as Charity Barnum. source: ibdb.com

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April 30, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 30, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1980 can also be written as 4/30/1980 in the US and as 30/4/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on April 30, 1980:

• Sam Heughan

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• Luis Scola

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• Atsushi

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Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1980:

• Luis Muñoz Marín

  Puerto rican journalist and politician, 1st governor of puerto rico (b. 1898).

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
5. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
2. Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno

April 30, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
5. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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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 30, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Someone born on April 30, 1980 is:

46 years and 24 days old,

or 552 months and 24 days old,

or 2403 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16825 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1980?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 30, 1980.

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