Historical Events
- 17,000 workers go on strike at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, marking the beginning of the Solidarity movement
Presidential Convention
Democratic Convention in NYC nominates Jimmy Carter for president and Walter Mondale for vice president
Famous Birthdays
- Estrella Morente, Spanish flamenco singer, born in Las Gabias, Spain
- Roy Williams, American football player (Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals), born in Redwood City, California
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Stratten [Hoogstraten], Canadian playmate (August, 1979), model and actress (Galixina), murdered by estranged husband and manager Paul Snider at 20
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About August 14, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 15 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
