What Happened on May 1, 1980

Historical Events

  • "Day in Hollywood, A Night..." opens at John Golden NYC for 588 performances

Academy of Country Music Awards

15th Academy of Country Music Awards: Larry Gatlin and Crystal Gayle win

  • Amer Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
1980 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ana Claudia Talancón, Mexican actress
  • Inês Henriques, Portuguese race walker (World C'ships gold 50k walk 2017), born in Santarém, Portugal
  • Zaz [Isabelle Geffroy], French singer-songwriter (Je veux), born in Tours, France
Born in 1980

Famous Weddings

Mobutu Sese Seko

Zaire President Mobutu Sese Seko (49) weds Bobi Ladawa

1980 Highlights

About May 1, 1980

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Holidays: Labour Day (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
  • UK #1 Song: Geno - Dexy's Midnight Runners