Historical Events
Film & TV History
Actor Malcolm McDowell weds actress Mary Steenburgen
Famous Birthdays
- Chrissy Metz, American actress and singer (This Is Us), born in Homestead, Florida
- Dallas Green, Canadian musician (Alexisonfire, City and Colour), born in St. Catharines, Ontario
- Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Icelandic composer (Aequora; Kom vinur), born in Iceland
- Patrick Agyemang, English footballer, born in London, England
- Zachary Levi [Pugh], American actor (Chuck), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Bindo Maserati, Italian auto engineer and businessman (manager Maserati Racing; founder O.S.C.A. Racing), dies at 97
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About September 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 27 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
