Historical Events
- "Charlie & Algernon" closes at Helen Hayes Theater NYC after 17 performances
- Australian Williams driver Alan Jones clinches his first Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning the Canadian Grand Prix at Île Notre-Dame Circuit
Event of Interest
Carl Sagan's 13 part "Cosmos" premieres on PBS
- Jaromir Wagner is 1st to fly Atlantic standing on wing
About September 28, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 7 months
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
