Historical Events
Grammy Awards
22nd Grammy Awards: Song of the Year - Kenny Loggins' "What A Fool Believes"; Best Album - Billy Joel's "52nd Street"
- Israel & Egypt exchange ambassadors
- Terrorists occupies Dominican embassy in Bogota
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby V [Wilson], American R&B singer, formerly known as Bobby Valentino (Mista - "Blackberry Molasses". dolo - "Slow Down"), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Chelsea Clinton, daughter of President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, writer, and global health advocate, born in Little Rock, Arkansas
Famous Deaths
- George Tobias, American actor (Bewitched), dies at 78
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About February 27, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
#1 Song: Atomic - Blondie
