Historical Events
Sports History
Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis
- Delhi beat Bombay by 240 runs to win Ranji Trophy final
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Tendler, American actor (Nick-Ellen Burstyn Show), born in Madison, Wisconsin
- Paul London, American professional wrestler, born in Austin, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Morris Stoloff, American violinist, Academy Award-winning composer, music director (Columbia Pictures, 1938-62), and orchestra leader (Moonglow/Theme from Picnic), dies at 81
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 16, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: Working My Way Back To You - Forgive Me Girl (Medley) - Detroit Spinners
