Historical Events
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Björn Borg beats John McEnroe 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 8-6 for his 5th straight Wimbledon crown with famous 22-minute, 34-point, fourth-set tiebreak
Famous Birthdays
- David Rozehnal, Czech soccer defender (Czech Rep. 60 caps; PSG, Lille), born in Šternberk, Czech Republic
- Jason Wade, American singer and musician (Lifehouse), born in Camarillo, California
- Pauly D [Paul DelVecchio Jr.], American TV personality and DJ (Jersey Shore), born in Providence, Rhode Island
Famous Weddings
Raquel Welch
American actress Raquel Welch (39) weds French-American television documentary producer André Weinfeld; divorce 1990
Famous Deaths
- Archibald James Potter, Irish composer, dies at 61
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About July 5, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
