Historical Events
Music History
"Star Wars Episode V - Empire Strikes Back", produced by George Lucas opens in cinemas in UK and North America
- US Coast Guard Ensign Jean Marie Butler is 1st woman to graduate from US service academy
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Raab, American television personality, born in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
- Gotye [Wouter De Backer], Belgian-Australian rock singer-songwriter ("Someone That I Used to Know"), born in Bruges, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Ida Kamińska, Polish stage and screen actress, director, and writer (The Shop on Main Street; Mother Courage and Her Children), dies at 80
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About May 21, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
