Historical Events
- American golfer Don January beats Mike Souchak by 2 strokes to win the Atlantic City Senior International in Northfield, New Jersey; inaugural tournament of the Senior PGA Tour
- Jim King begins riding Miracle Strip Roller coaster 368 hours
Beatification
Pope John Paul II beatifies Kateri Tekakwitha, making her the 1st Native American to be beatified
- UEFA European Championship Final, Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy: Horst Hrubesch scores a double as Germany beats Belgium, 2-1
About June 22, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
