Famous Birthdays
- Felipe Reyes, Spanish basketball player
- Todd Heap, American football tight end (Second-team All-Pro 2003; Pro Bowl 2002, 03; Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals), born in Mesa, Arizona
Famous Deaths
- Tamara de Lempicka, Polish-born painter (b. 1898)
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About March 16, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
- #1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam