Historical Events
Boston Marathon
84th Boston Marathon: Bill Rodgers wins 3rd straight event and 4th overall title in 2:12:11; Jacqueline Gareau of Canada women's winner in 2:34:28; Rosie Ruiz disqualified for not running the entire course
- Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WWWW Detroit Mich
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Keppinger, American baseball player
- Tony Romo, American football player
- Vincent Lecavalier, Canadian hockey player
Famous Deaths
- Aleksandr Oparin, Russian biochemist (b. 1894)
- Sohrab Sepehri, Persian poet and painter (b. 1928)
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 21, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
