Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Almost concurrent heavyweight boxing championship fights: Larry Holmes TKOs Leroy Jones in 8 for WBC title in Las Vegas, NV whilst Mike Weaver KOs John Tate in 15 for WBA belt in Knoxville, TN
- The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad operates its final train after being ordered to liquidate its assets due to bankruptcy and debt owed to creditors.
Event of Interest
US President Jimmy Carter deregulates banking industry
1980 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chien-Ming Wang, Taiwanese MLB pitcher (NY Yankees, AL wins leader 2006), born in Tainan City, Taiwan
- Maaya Sakamoto, Japanese voice actor, film dubber, and singer (You Can't Catch Me), born in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
Jesse Owens (1913-1980)
American athlete (4 Olympic gold 100/200m, long jump, 4x100m relay 1936), dies of lung cancer at 66
- Vladimír Holan, Czech poet, dies at 74
1980 Highlights
About March 31, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 19 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
