What Happened on July 22, 1980

Famous Birthdays

  • Dirk Kuyt, Dutch footballer, 1998-2017 (Liverpool and 4 other teams), and manager, born in Katwijk, Netherlands
  • Kate Ryan [Katrien Verbeeck], Belgian pop singer-songriter, born in Tessenderlo, Belgium
  • Scott Dixon, New Zealand auto racer (IndyCar Drivers' champion 2003, 08, 13, 15, 18), born in Brisbane, Australia
  • Tablo [Daniel Lee], Korean-Canadian hip-hop musician (Epik High), born in Seoul, South Korea

Famous Deaths

  • Fred Kaps [Abram Bongers], Dutch magician (ISM World Champion 1950, 1955 & 1961), dies of cancer at 54
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights

About July 22, 1980

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 2 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