Historical Events
- "Billy Bishop Goes to War" closes at Morosco NYC after 12 performances
- "Cars" by Gary Numan hits #9
- 112th Belmont: Eddie Maple aboard Temperence Hill wins in 2:29.8
French Open Women's Tennis
French Open Women's Tennis: Chris Evert retains title; beats Virginia Ruzici of Romania 6-0, 6-3 for her 10th Grand Slam singles crown
- Jeff Norman runs world record 50k (2:48:06)
Sports History
Tommy John wins his 200th, 3-0 on a 2-hitter
Famous Weddings
Mel Gibson
American actor Mel Gibson (24) weds Australian nurse Robyn Moore (24) in Forestville, New South Wales
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Craig, British writer (b. 1883)
Henry Miller (1891-1980)
American writer (Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn), dies of circulatory complications at 88
- Philip Guston, Canadian-American abstract painter, muralist, and printmaker (To Fellini), dies of a heart attack at 66
- Richard Bonnelli, actor (Enter Madame), dies
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About June 7, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 22 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
