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April 23, 1980

April 23, 1980, was a Wednesday. It was 44 years and 8 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Popular songs

On April 23, 1980, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Call Me" by Blondie
  • United Kingdom: "Call Me" by Blondie

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 23, 1980

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Call Me - Blondie
  • Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
  • Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross
  • With You I'm Born Again - Billy Preston & Syreeta
  • Special Lady - Ray, Goodman & Brown
Play the top singles from 1980
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1980. Take a trip back to the days of Kool & The Gang, ABBA, Air Supply, Blondie and Queen.
Kramer vs. Kramer

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Kramer vs. Kramer".

Facts

This date occurred 16,315 days ago. Approximately 544 months have passed. It was the 114th day of 1980, in week 17. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on April 23, 1980, are now 44 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1980 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 181 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 23, 1980

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 23, 1980, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1980 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. The song "Call Me" by Blondie is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Kramer vs. Kramer is at the top of the box office.

Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "M*A*S*H", "The Incredible Hulk", and "WKRP in Cincinnati". Because it's 1980, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Pink Floyd, Barbra Streisand, John Lennon, Lipps Inc, Diana Ross, Blondie and Kenny Rogers.

In fashion, women are wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops, and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 1970s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Curtis, Dorothy Stratten, and Steve McQueen would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", and "Galaxian".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Muppet Show", "The All New Popeye Hour", "Battle of the Planets", and "The New Adventures of Flash Gordon". Children are playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, the Atari 2600, Simon (memory game), and the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 23, 1980, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1980 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 23, 1980 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 23, 1980.

  • 1980 in music.

    1980 in music

    Popular music artists in 1980 included Blondie, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, Captain & Tennille, Queen, Paul McCartney and Lipps Inc.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1980?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1980?

    The best NBA players in 1980 were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, George Gervin and Paul Westphal.
  • Early 1980s fashion.

    Early 1980s fashion

    The early 1980s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants, and embroidered jeans were all popular. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • 1980 in movies.

    1980 in movies

    Movies released in 1980 included The Empire Strikes Back, 9 to 5, Friday the 13th, Stir Crazy, Airplane!, Any Which Way You Can, Caddyshack, Private Benjamin, Coal Miner's Daughter, Smokey and the Bandit II, The Blue Lagoon, The Blues Brothers, The Shining and The Fog.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1980, the best soccer players were Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bernd Schuster, Michel Platini, Wilfried Van Moer, Jan Ceulemans, Horst Hrubesch, Herbert Prohaska, Hansi Müller, Liam Brady, Manfred Kaltz and Erwin Vandenbergh.
  • Ordinary People.

    Ordinary People

    The film "Ordinary People" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1980.
  • Ronald Reagan.

    Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan was named the Time Person of the Year in 1980 after he defeated incumbent President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 United States presidential election.
  • Christopher Cross - "Sailing"

    Christopher Cross - "Sailing"

    The song "Sailing" by Christopher Cross won a Grammy for 1980's Song of the Year.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Iran hostage crisis.

    The Iran hostage crisis

    The Iran hostage crisis was ongoing. Between November 4th, 1979, and January 20th, 1981, 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage in Iran. The hostages were taken into captivity after a group of Iranian college students stormed the US embassy in Tehran.
  • The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981.

    The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981

    During this time, the Atlanta murders of 1979–1981 were taking place. At least 28 children and young adults were murdered before Wayne Williams was eventually arrested and convicted.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 23, 1980.

  • March 31, 1980: The "Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad" closes due to financial difficulties.
  • April 15, 1980: French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre passes away at the age of 84.
  • This date: April 23, 1980
  • April 24, 1980: Operation Eagle Claw: US President Jimmy Carter aborts an attempt to rescue 52 hostages in Iran.
  • April 25, 1980: Dan-Air Flight 1008 crashes in Tenerife, killing 146 people.
  • April 26, 1980: 14-year-old Laureen Rahn goes missing from her apartment in Manchester, New Hampshire.
  • April 29, 1980: English film director Alfred Hitchcock passes away at the age of 80.
  • April 30, 1980: Six Iranian-born terrorists take over the Iranian embassy in London.
  • May 4, 1980: Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito dies.
  • May 9, 1980: Friday the 13th (1980) is released.
  • May 10, 1980: FA Cup 1980: West Ham win the FA Cup after a goal from Trevor Brooking helps them secure 1-0 victory over Arsenal.
  • May 14, 1980: 4 white police officers are found not guilty of killing a black insurance executive called Arthur McDuffie. Their acquittal sets off riots in Miami.
  • May 16, 1980:
    • The Los Angeles Lakers win the 1980 NBA Finals after they defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2.
    • The teen drama film "Fame" is released.
  • May 18, 1980:
    • The eruption of Mount St. Helens occurs.
    • Joy Division singer Ian Curtis hangs himself.
  • May 21, 1980: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is released.
  • May 23, 1980:
    • The Shining (1980) is released in cinemas.
    • NBA player Terry Furlow dies in a car accident in Linndale, Ohio.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in April 1980

In April 1980, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from April 1980.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Taxi
Taxi
Dallas
Dallas
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Chips
Chips

Cars in 1980

1980 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi Coupé, the Dodge Mirada, the North American variant of the Ford Escort, the Fiat Panda, the Nissan Leopard, and the Lincoln Town Car.

Cars in 1980.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 1980

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
Casper and the Angels
Casper and the Angels
Rickety Rocket
Rickety Rocket

Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy
Battle of the Planets
Battle of the Planets
The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour
Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels
Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Happy Days
Happy Days
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Toys

Toys in 1980

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell
Simon (memory game)
Simon (memory game)
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Water Ring Toss
Water Ring Toss
The Atari 2600
The Atari 2600
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 1980.

Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders
Breakout 1976
Breakout

Were you born on April 23, 1980?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1980.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 23, 1986, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 23.

James Buchanan

James Buchanan

US President Deceased
Born on April 23, 1791
He was not alive on this date.

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

Singer Deceased
Born on April 23, 1936
He turned 44 on this day in 1980.

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Filmmaker
Born on April 23, 1954
He turned 26 on this day in 1980.

Dan Frischman

Dan Frischman

Actor
Born on April 23, 1959
He turned 21 on this day in 1980.

Timothy McVeigh

Timothy McVeigh

American terrorist Deceased
Born on April 23, 1968
He turned 12 on this day in 1980.

John Cena

John Cena

Wrestler
Born on April 23, 1977
He turned 3 on this day in 1980.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid

Model
Born on April 23, 1995
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Prince Louis

Prince Louis

Prince of Wales
Born on April 23, 2018
He was born exactly 38 years after this date.

USA

US President

Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on April 23, 1980.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 23, 1980 was most likely conceived around August 1, 1979.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 23, 1980 is close to January 14, 1981.

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Stats for April 23, 1980

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 23, 1980:

  • 16,315 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,330 weeks have passed.
  • 1,409,619,600 seconds have passed since April 23, 1980.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,644,556,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 727,363,713,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 234,936,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 121,227,286 steps. That's roughly 53,879 miles.
  • 16,915,435 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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