Historical Events
- "Sweeney Todd" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 557 performances
- US Senior Open Men's Golf, Winged Foot GC: Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina wins inaugural event by 4 strokes ahead of amateur William C. Campbell; his Champions Tour debut
Famous Birthdays
- Katherine Jenkins, Welsh soprano singer and songwriter, born in Neath, Wales
- Martin Truex Jr, American auto racer (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion 2017), born in Mayetta, New Jersey
- Mel Peachey, British television personality (PlayMania), born in London
About June 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 10 months
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
