Historical Events
- Guyana adopts constitution
Music History
John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on assault charges
Famous Birthdays
- Abdoulaye Méïté, French footballer
- Elvis Hammond, Ghanaian footballer (Woking), born in Accra, Ghana
Famous Divorces
Dustin Hoffman
Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman (43) divorces actress Anne Byrne (37) after 11 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Jean Robic, French road cyclist (Tour de France 1947; World C'ship gold cyclo-cross 1950), dies in a road accident at 59
- Josephine "Hattie" Jacques, British comedy actress (Carry on films, Hancock's Half Hour), dies of a heart attack at 58
- Ray Walker, actor (Baby Take a Bow), dies
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About October 6, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
#1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
