Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Björn Wirdheim, Swedish racing driver, born in Växjö, Sweden
- Johnny Borrell, English singer (Razorlight), born in Sutton, London
Famous Deaths
- Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine, American country music singer, dies following a heart attack leading to a car crash at 62
1980 Highlights
About April 4, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
#1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam
