Historical Events
- Julian Nott sets world hot-air balloon altitude record (16,806 m)
- Polish government recognizes Solidarity trade union
- Senegal routes troops to Gambia due to Libyan threat
Famous Birthdays
- Alondra de la Parra, Mexican-American conductor (Queensland Symphony, 2015-present), and founder and artistic director of the New York-based Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (2004-11), born in New York City
- Eddie Kaye Thomas, American actor (American Pie, American Wedding), born in New York City
- Samaire Armstrong, American actress (It's A Boy Girl Thing), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Weddings
Al Sharpton
American Baptist minister Al Sharpton (26) weds American back-up singer (to James Brown) Kathy Jordan; separate in 2004
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About October 31, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Woman In Love - Barbra Streisand
