Historical Events
Lady from Dubuque
Edward Albee's play "Lady from Dubuque" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Joãozinho, Brazilian footballer, born in Sergipe, Brazil
- Leilani Dowding, British glamour model, born in Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Pavel Ponomaryov, Russian-Estonian actor, born in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Wilmer Valderrama, American actor (That '70s Show -"Fez"), born in Miami, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Professor Longhair [Henry Roeland Byrd], American boogie-woogie, New Orleans R&B, and mambo pianist and singer ("Tipitina": "Go To The Mardis Gras"), dies from a heart attack at 61
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About January 30, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock With You - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: The Special AKA Live! EP - The Special AKA
