Historical Events
- Failed assassination attempt on Iraqi vice-premier Tariq Aziz
- France performs nuclear test, underground at the Moruroa Atoll in French Polynesia
- New York City's Transit Worker Union 100 begins a strike lasting 11 days
Famous Birthdays
- Bijou Phillips, American model, singer (I'd Rather Eat Grass), and actress (Hostel: Part II), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
- Bryan Buffinton, American actor (The Guiding Light - "Bill Lewis, Jr."), born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Randy Orton (44 years old)
American pro wrestler (4 x WWE Champion), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Yūko Takeuchi, Japanese actress (Miss Sherlock), born in Urawa, Japan (d. 2020)
About April 1, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 1 month
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: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam
