What Happened on June 24, 1980

Historical Events

Affirmed wins $500,000 Hollywood Cup, 1st horse to win $2 million

Famous Birthdays

Andrew Jones, Australian racing driver
Cicinho, Brazilian footballer
Liane Balaban, Canadian actress (Supernatural), born in North York, Ontario
Minka Kelly, American actress (Friday Night Lights), born in Los Angeles, California

Born in 1980

Famous Weddings

Fred Astaire

American dancer-actor-singer Fred Astaire (81) weds second wife American horse jockey Robyn Smith (36) at his home in Beverly Hills, California, until his death in 1987