Historical Events
- 'O Canada' officially becomes the national anthem of Canada
World Record
British runner Steve Ovett breaks countryman Sebastian Coe's world record for the mile in 3:48.8 in Oslo, Norway
Famous Birthdays
- Nelson Cruz, Dominican baseball designated hitter, right fielder (7 x MLB All Star; ALCS MVP 2011 Texas Rangers), born in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Charles P. Snow, English novelist (Death Under Sail, Strangers and Brothers) and physical chemist, dies at 74
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About July 1, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
