Historical Events
- Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts minister Van Agts abortion laws
- IRA's Sean McKenna becomes critically ill, ends hunger strike
- Vietnam adopts constitution
Famous Birthdays
Christina Aguilera (43 years old)
American singer ("Genie in a Bottle"; "What a Girl Wants"), and TV personality (The Voice, 2011-16), born in Staten Island, New York
Famous Deaths
Alexei Kosygin (1904-1980)
Soviet statesman and Premier of the Soviet Union (1964-80), dies of a heart attack at 76
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About December 18, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady - Kenny Rogers
#1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
