Historical Events
- Nicaragua celebrates the end of their National Literary Crusade - a massive effort over five months that reduced illiteracy from 50% to 12% [1]
- Signature of the Montevideo Treaty establishing the Latin American Integration Association.
Album Release
Warner Bros, Records releases "One-Trick Pony", the fifth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon; it features the song "Late in the Evening" and was accompanied by a dramatic film of the same name, written by and starring Simon
Famous Birthdays
- Dominique Swain, American actress
- Jade Villalon, American singer/songwriter
- Maggie Lawson, American actress
- Matt Thiessen, Canadian-American musician (Relient K)
1980 Highlights
About August 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: The Winner Takes It All - Abba
