Famous Birthdays
- Danny Califf, American soccer player
Famous Deaths
- Rudolf George Escher, Dutch composer (Vrai Visage de la Paix), dies at 68
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About March 17, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
- #1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam