Historical Events
- Palestinian throws hand grenade on Jewish children in Antwerp, 1 dead
Famous Birthdays
- Allan Davis, Australian cyclist, born in Ipswich, Queensland
- Dolph Ziggler [Nicholas Theodore Nemeth], American professional wrestler, born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Jessi Combs, American auto racer, television personality (women’s land speed class record [4 wheels] 2013, 16), born in Rockerville, South Dakota (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)
last Shah of Iran (Persia) (1941-79), dies in Cairo of splenomegaly at 60
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About July 27, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Use It Up And Wear It Out - Odyssey
