Historical Events
- Angola revises its constitution
- Mohammed Ali Radjai appointed premier of Iran
Sports History
Yanks Reggie Jackson hits his 400th HR off Chicago's Britt Burns
Famous Birthdays
- Lee Suggs, American football player, born in Roanoke, Virginia
- Merritt Wever, American Emmy Award-winning actress (Nurse Jackie - "Zoey"; Godless; Unbelievable), born in Manhattan, New York
Famous Deaths
- Paul Robert, French lexicographer and publisher (b. 1910)
- Willi Forst, Austrian actor and director (Bel Amis, Operette, Vienna Blood), dies at 77
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About August 11, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 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
