Historical Events
- Nicaragua celebrates the end of their National Literary Crusade - a massive effort over five months that reduced illiteracy from 50% to 12%
- Signature of the Montevideo Treaty establishing the Latin American Integration Association.
One-Trick Pony
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 (Lolita), born in Malibu, California
- Jade Valerie [Villalon], American singer-songwriter (Sweetbox), and actress, born in San Diego, California
- Maggie Lawson, American actress (Psych), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Matt Thiessen, Canadian-American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and keyboard player (Relient K), born in St. Catharines, Ontario
About August 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 11 months
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
