Historical Events
- US military operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die
Famous Birthdays
- Austin Nichols, American actor (One Tree Hill), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Fernando Arce, Mexican football midfielder, born in Tijuana, Mexico
- Vincent Peirani, French jazz accordionist, vocalist and composer, born in Nice, France
Famous Deaths
- Alenjo Carpentier, Cuban-French writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 24, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
