Historical Events
- "Canterbury Tales" opens at Rialto Theater NYC for 16 performances
- NY Islanders 2nd scoreless tie, vs Winnipeg Jets
Sports History
Richard Hadlee becomes NZ's top wicket-taker with 117
Famous Birthdays
Christina Ricci (44 years old)
American actress (Wednesday-Addams Family Films; Casper; Mermaids), born in Santa Monica. California
- Enver Gjokaj, American actor (Dollhouse; Agent Carter), and inventor, born in Orange County, California
Gucci Mane (44 years old)
American rapper (Everybody Looking; "Black Beatles"), born in Bessemer, Alabama
Juan Carlos Ferrero (44 years old)
Spanish tennis player, born in Ontinyent, Spain
- Sarah Lancaster, American actress (Rachel-Saved By Bell: New Class), born in Overland Park, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Muriel Rukeyser, American poet (The Book of the Dead), dies at 66
- Wally Wales [Floyd Taliaferro Alderson], American actor (Crossing Trails), dies at 84
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About February 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
#1 Song: Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers
