Historical Events
- 134th Grand National: American amateur rider Charlie Fenwick wins aboard 40/1 outsider Ben Nevis; only 4 from 30 starters finish race
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Mathews, Australian actress (Home and Away), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Kim Tae Hee, South Korean actress (Iris), born in Ulsan, Korea
- Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein, of Jordan, fourth son of King Hussein bin Talal, born in Amman, Jordan
Famous Weddings
Tony Blair
77th Prime Minister of UK Tony Blair (26) weds barrister and lecturer Cherie Booth
Famous Deaths
- Annunzio Mantovani, Italian orchestra leader (Mantovani), dies at 74
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About March 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
#1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam
