Historical Events
Cardinals Release Bonds
MLB St. Louis Cardinals release outfielder Bobby Bonds
Reagan Appoints UN Ambassador
US President-elect Ronald Reagan appoints Jeanne Kirkpatrick (UN Ambassador) & James Watt (Secretary of the Interior)
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Carmack, American actor, born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Weddings
Martin Short
Actor Martin Short (30) weds comic actress Nancy Dolman (29)
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About December 22, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
#1 Song: There's No One Quite Like Grandma - St Winifred's School Choir
