What Happened on June 15, 1980

Historical Events

  • "Fearless Frank" opens at Princess Theater NYC for 12 performances
  • Jorge Orta of Cleveland gets 6 hits in a baseball game

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Baltusrol GC: Jack Nicklaus sets new tournament scoring record 272 (-8) to win his 4th Open title, 2 strokes ahead of Isao Aoki of Japan

Famous Birthdays

  • Almudena Cid, Spanish gymnast

About June 15, 1980

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
  • UK #1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean