Historical Events
- BCMA, Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, forms
Sports History
Canadian one-legged distance runner Terry Fox begins his "Marathon of Hope" attempt to cross the country at St. John's, Newfoundland
- Milwaukee beats Boston Red Sox, 18-1 (Cooper & Money hit grand slams)
- Samuel Doe takes control of Liberia in a coup d'etat, killing President William Talbert and 27 others, ending over 130 years of national democratic presidential succession
- US Olympic Committee endorses a boycott of the Moscow Olympic games
Famous Birthdays
- Brian McFadden, Irish singer and songwriter (Westlife, 1998-2004; solo - Almost Here), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Erik Mongrain, Canadian composer and acoustic guitarist, born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Clark McConachy, New Zealand billiards player (World Professional C'ships 1951), dies at 84
- William Tolbert, Liberian President (1971-80), killed with 27 others in a coup at 66
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
#1 Song: Working My Way Back To You - Forgive Me Girl (Medley) - Detroit Spinners
