What Happened on March 13, 1980

Historical Events

Murder of Interest

American John Wayne Gacy receives the death sentence in Illinois for the murder of 12 people

World Record

American speed skater Eric Heiden sets world record 1000m (1:13.60)

  • Ford Motor Co found innocent in death of 3 women in a fiery Pinto
  • Men's Figure Skating Championship in Dortmund won by Jan Hoffmann GDR
1980 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Caron Butler, American basketball small forward (NBA C'ship 2011 Dallas Mavericks; 2 × NBA All-Star 2007, 08 Washington Wizards), born in Racine, Wisconsin
  • Lee Jung-hyun, South Korean pop singer and actress (Alice in Earnestland), born in Taegu, South Korea
  • Molly Stanton, American actress (Miss March), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1980

Famous Deaths

  • Tauno Pylkkänen, Finnish opera composer dies at 61
1980 Highlights

About March 13, 1980

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
  • UK #1 Song: Together We Are Beautiful - Fern Kinney