Historical Events
- Belgian constitution revised
Famous Birthdays
- Ryu Seung-beom, South Korean actor (The Unjust), born in Asan, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Elliott Nugent, American director and actor, dies at 83
- Oleg Grigoryevich Kononenko, Russian cosmonaut, dies at 41
- Philip Lee, Australian cricket all-rounder (2 Tests, 5 wickets; South Australia), dies at 75
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About August 9, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 20 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
