Historical Events
Agreement of Interest
Bill Veeck agrees to sell MLB Chicago White Sox to Eddie DeBartolo Sr for $20,000,000, AL owners block the sale
- Leaders of Port Elizabeth's Black secondary school children in South Africa decided to end a four month boycott of classes
Famous Birthdays
- Christi Shake, American model and actress, born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Nicolas Macrozonaris, French Canadian track-and-field athlete, born in Laval, Canada
- Roland Benschneider, German footballer, born in Neuruppin, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Neubauer, German racing team manager (Mercedes Benz), dies at 89
- James Smith McDonnell, American aircraft manufacturer, dies of a stroke at 81
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About August 22, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie
