What Happened on May 16, 1980

Historical Events

  • 34th NBA Championship: LA Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2

Music History

Brian May of rock band Queen collapses on stage with hepatitis

  • Former Buggles members Geoff Downes & Trevor Horn replace Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman in Yes

McCartney II

Paul McCartney releases "McCartney II" album


Famous Birthdays

  • Melanie Lofton, American Journalist
  • Michael Ryan, American ice hockey player and coach (Springfield Thunderbirds), born in Boston, Massachusetts

About May 16, 1980

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
  • UK #1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan