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
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
- #1 Song: Upside Down - Diana Ross
- #1 Song: Start - Jam