Historical Events
Music History
Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" album tops US charts, featuring "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me"
- Failed attack on former Prime Minister of Iran Shapour Bakhtiar in Neuilly, France
- Federal court voids Selective Service Act as it doesn't include women
- Quett Masire installed as President of Botswana
- Rohini 1, 1st Indian satellite, launches into orbit
Famous Birthdays
Kristen Bell (43 years old)
American actress (Veronica Mars, Frozen), born in Huntington Woods, Michigan
- Ryōko Hirosue, Japanese actress and singer, born in Kōchi, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Naoomal Jeoomal, Indian cricket batsman (3 Tests, Sind), dies at 76
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About July 18, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
#1 Song: Xanadu - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
