Historical Events
- "Barnum" opens at St James Theater NYC for 854 performances
Queen Abdicates
Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, abdicates; Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard (42) becomes Queen Beatrix
- Ronald Harwood's play "The Dresser" premieres in London with Freddie Jones and Tom Courtenay
- Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London
Famous Birthdays
- Sam Heughan, Scottish actor (Outlander), born in Balmaclellan, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician (b. 1898)
- Mary McCarty, American singer, dancer, stage and screen actress (Babes in Toyland; All That Jazz;, Trapper John, M.D.), dies of a heart attack at 56
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 30, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: Geno - Dexy's Midnight Runners
