What Happened on July 20, 1980

Historical Events

  • 67th Tour de France won by Joop Zoetemelk of Netherlands

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Tom Watson wins his 3rd of 5 Open titles, by 4 strokes from fellow American Lee Trevino

Famous Birthdays

Gisele Bündchen (43 years old)

Brazilian supermodel (Victoria's Secret), born in Horizontina, Brazil

  • Mike Kennerty, American guitarist (The All-American Rejects) and record producer, born in Houston, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Gerard Croiset, Dutch parapsychologist, dies at 71
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights

About July 20, 1980

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
  • UK #1 Song: Use It Up And Wear It Out - Odyssey