Historical Events
- 4 American Maryknoll nuns killed by death squads in El Salvador
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Kreek, Canadian rower (Olympic gold eights 2008; World C'ship gold 2002-3, 07), born in London, Ontario
- Bartosz Koziak, Polish classical cellist, born in Zakopane, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Richard Pindle Hammond, American composer dies at 83
- Romain Gary [Roman Kacew], Lithuanian-French writer, also published as Émile Ajar (Les racines du ciel; La vie devant soi), diplomat, and screenwriter (The Longest Day), dies of a self-inflicted gunshot at 66
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About December 2, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady - Kenny Rogers
#1 Song: Super Trouper - Abba
