Historical Events
- Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. is founded
- NFL Draft: Oklahoma running back Billy Sims first pick by Detroit Lions
Famous Birthdays
- Kelly Shoppach, American baseball player
- Kian Egan, Irish pop singer (Westlife), and television personality, born in Sligo, Ireland
- Mathieu Biron, Canadian ice hockey player
Famous Deaths
Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)
English film director (Psycho; The Birds; Rear Window; Vertigo), dies of renal failure at 80
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: Geno - Dexy's Midnight Runners
