Historical Events
- 1st papal visit to France since 1814
- Tiger reliever John Hiller, 37, (who had a 1971 heart attack), retires
- Turner's painting "Juliet & Her Nurse" sells for $6.4 million
- Twins Ken Landreaux ends his hitting streak after 31 games
Famous Birthdays
- Steven Gerrard, English footballer
Famous Deaths
- Carl Radle, American bass guitarist (Derek and the Dominoes), dies of a kidney infection at 37
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About May 30, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 26 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
