Historical Events
30th NBA All-Star Game
30th NBA All-Star Game, Capital Centre, Landover, Md: East beats West, 144-136 (OT); MVP: George Gervin, San Antonio Spurs, SF
Holmes vs. Holmes
Larry Holmes TKOs Lorenzo Holmes in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
- Mohammed Ali tours Africa as President Carter's envoy
Famous Birthdays
- Elmo, Muppet character on children's TV show Sesame Street (main character from 1985), born at the Sesame Workshop, New York City
- Sarah Lewitinn, American writer
About February 3, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Rock With You - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: The Special AKA Live! EP - The Special AKA