What Happened on June 4, 1980

Famous Birthdays

  • François Beauchemin, French Canadian ice hockey player

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Miller, American rock-funk flutist, saxophonist, and singer (War - "Why Can't We Be Friends?"; "Low Rider"), stabbed to death during a mugging in Los Angeles at 41
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights

About June 4, 1980

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
  • UK #1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash