Historical Events
Double Fantasy
Geffen Records releases John Lennon and Yoko Ono's album "Double Fantasy"
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
RCA-Victor Records releases "9 to 5 and Odd Jobs", the 23rd studio album by country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton
- WHHM Television in Washington, D.C., becomes the first African-American public-broadcasting television station
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Bradley, American professional wrestler
- Mercedes Martinez, professional wrestler
- [Clarke] Isaac Hanson, American pop singer and guitarist (Hanson - "MMMbop"), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
About November 17, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 12 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