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What Happened on June 13, 1980

Historical Events

Roadie

Deborah Harry and Meat Loaf film "Roadie" premieres

Music History

Paul McCartney releases "Waterfall"

Event of Interest

UN Security Council calls for South Africa to free Nelson Mandela

  • US Congressman John Jenrette Jr (D-SC) indicted in "Abscam" investigation

Famous Birthdays

  • Darius Vassell, English soccer forward (22 caps; Aston Villa, Manchester City, Leicester City), born in Birmingham, England
  • Florent Malouda, French soccer midfielder (80 caps France, 4 French Guiana; Lyon 138 games, Chelsea 149 games), born in Cayenne, French Guiana
  • Markus Winkelhock, German auto racer (FIA GT1 World C'ship 2012; 24 Hours of Nürburgring-SP9 2010, 12, 14, 17), born in Stuttgart, Germany
  • Sarah Connor [Lewe], German singer ("From Sarah With Love"; "Skin On Skin"), born in Hamburg, Germany

About June 13, 1980

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
  • UK #1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash