Historical Events
- 1st transmission of CNN, the Cable News Network
- ANC sets fire to Sasol oil installations in South Africa
Music Concert
Barbra Streisand appears at an ACLU Benefit in California
Baseball Record
First baseman Steve Garvey, hits the 7,000th Brooklyn / LA Dodgers home run in a 9-5 loss at home to the Atlanta Braves
Famous Birthdays
- Oliver James, British actor
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Nielsen, American market analyst (b. 1897)
Rube Marquard (1886-1980)
American Baseball HOF pitcher (NL wins leader 1912; NL strikeout leader 1911; no-hitter 1915; NY Giants), dies at 93
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About June 1, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
#1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash
