Historical Events
- Tampa Bay Buccaneer QB Doug Williams throws for 486 yards
Famous Birthdays
- Carol Huynh, 2008 Canadian Gold Medalist (48 kg. wrestling), born in Hazelton, Canada
- Kayte Christensen, American basketball player, born in Lakeview, Oregon
- Nicole Gius, Italian alpine skier, born in Schlanders, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Imogen Hassall, English actress (Countess of Cleavage-Carry on Loving), suicide at 37
- O. V. [Overton Vertis] Wright, American blues singer, dies at 41
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About November 16, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lady - Kenny Rogers
- #1 Song: The Tide Is High - Blondie