Historical Events
David Letterman Show
"David Letterman Show" debuts on NBC-TV daytime
- 1st solar-powered coast-to-coast two-way radio conversation
Event of Interest
South African Prime Minister P. W. Botha warns the country that confrontation will be inevitable if his proposed President's Council fails
- West German wins European soccer title (2-1 against Belgium)
Famous Birthdays
- Becky Cloonan, American comic book artist, 1st female artist to draw Batman for DC Comics, born in Pisa, Italy
- Francesca Schiavone, Italian tennis player (French Open 2010), born in Milan, Italy
- Melissa Rauch, American actress (The Big Bang Theory), born in Marlboro Township, New Jersey
- Ramnaresh Sarwan, West Indian cricket batsman (87 Tests, 15 x 100, HS 291; Guyana), born in Wakenaam Island, Guyana
Famous Deaths
- Clyfford Still, American abstract painter and leading figure of the Abstract Expressionists, dies at 75
- John Laurie, Scottish actor (Hamlet, The 39 Steps, Jericho, Island of Desire), dies at 83
- Odile Versois, actress (Nude in a White Car, Young Lovers), dies
- Sanjay Gandhi, Indian politician, dies in a plane crash at 33
- V.V. [Varahagiri Venkata] Giri, Fourth President of India (1969-74), dies at 85
- Walter Rodney, Guyanese historian (bomanslag), dies
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About June 23, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
