Historical Events
- Chon Doo Hwan elected president of South Korea
Famous Birthdays
- Kyle Lowder, American actor
- Stephanie Michelle Steele, American country singer, born in Abilene, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Douglas Kenney, American humorist (co-founded the magazine National Lampoon), dies at 33
- Sam Levenson, American humorist (Sam Levenson Show, Masquerade Party), dies at 68
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About August 27, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sailing - Christopher Cross
#1 Song: Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie
