Famous Birthdays
- Wilfred Bungei, Kenyan middle-distance runner
Famous Weddings
Björn Borg
Tennis star Björn Borg (24) weds tennis player Mariana Simionescu (23) in Bucharest, Romania
Famous Deaths
Peter Sellers (1925-1980)
English actor and comedian (The Goon Show, Bobo, Pink Panther), dies at 54
- Uttam Kumar, Indian actor (b. 1926)
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About July 24, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
#1 Song: Use It Up And Wear It Out - Odyssey
