Historical Events
- 53rd National Spelling Bee: Jacques Bailly wins spelling elucubrate
- Attempted assassination on Vernon Jordan Jr National Urban League president
Event of Interest
JMW Turner's "Juliet & Her Nurse" sold for $6,400,000 in NYC
- John MacLachlan Gray's musical "Billy Bishop Goes to War" opens at Morosco Theater, NYC; runs for 12 performances, then moves to Off-Broadway
Sports History
Larry Bird beats out Magic Johnson for NBA rookie of year
About May 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
#1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash
