Historical Events
- Apollo Computer Inc incorporated
- NZ beats West Indies by one wicket in cricket at Dunedin
- XIII Winter Olympic Games open in Lake Placid, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Sebastian Kehl, German footballer, born in Fulda, Germany
Famous Deaths
- David Janssen, American actor (The Fugitive, Harry O), dies at 49
- Marian Rejewski, Polish mathematician and cryptologist (1st to break German Enigma code), dies at 74
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About February 13, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
- #1 Song: Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers