What Happened on September 3, 1980

Tragedy of Macbeth Brings Fits of Laughter

Famous Birthdays

  • (Jason) "Cone" McCaslin, Canadian punk rock bassist (Sum 41), born in North York, Ontario
  • Daniel Ruben Bilos, Argentinian footballer, born in Pergamino, Argentina
  • Jennie Finch, American softball pitcher (Olympic gold 2004, silver 2008) and broadcaster (ESPN), born in La Mirada, California
  • The B.G. [Christopher Dorsey], American rapper, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Born in 1980

Famous Deaths

  • Barbara O'Neil, American actress (Tower of London, Stella Dallas), dies at 70
  • Dirch Passer, prolific Danish actor (Going for Broke, Mig og mafiaen), dies of a myocardial infarction at 54
  • Duncan Renaldo, Spanish actor (Cisco Kid, Guns of Fury), dies from lung cancer at 76
  • Fabian von Schlabendorff, German resistance fighter/judge, dies at 73
1980 Highlights

About September 3, 1980

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Upside Down - Diana Ross
  • UK #1 Song: Start - Jam