Historical Events
Barry 1st 3-Pointers
Rick Barry of the Houston Rockets is the 1st in NBA history to score eight 3-pointers in a game
Famous Birthdays
- Angelos Charisteas, Greek footballer
- Shelly Martinez, American wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Antoine Pompe, Belgian architect, dies at 106
- Charlie Fowlkes, American baritone saxophonist (Count Basie Orchestra, 1953-80), dies at 63
- Tom Macdonald, Welsh journalist and writer (The White Lanes of Summer), dies at 79
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About February 9, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 17 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
