Historical Events
- Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (13-0-2)
- Libyan invasion in Chad
Sports History
MLB Philadelphia Phillies Steve Carlton wins 3rd NL Cy Young Award
Election of Interest
Republican candidate Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent Democrat US President Jimmy Carter by a landslide
- Sadaharu Oh, 40, pro-baseball's all-time HR run king with 868, retires
Famous Birthdays
- Emme Rylan, American actress (General Hospital), born in Providence, North Carolina
- Jerry Collins, New Zealand rugby union flanker, #8 (48 caps; Wellington Hurricanes, Toulon, Ospreys, Narbonne), born in Apia, Samoa (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Elsie MacGill, Canadian aeronautical engineer, 1st female in Canada to get bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, dies at 75
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About November 4, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Woman In Love - Barbra Streisand
