What Happened on November 11, 1980

Historical Events

  • Crew of Soyuz 35 returns to Earth aboard Soyuz 37

Bossy Scores Four

NY Islanders' future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Mike Bossy scores 4 goals in 6-6 tie against visiting Minnesota North Stars

Famous Birthdays

  • Willie Parker, American football running back (Pro Bowl 2006, 07; Super Bowl XL, XLIII; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Clinton, North Carolina

Famous Weddings

Norman Mailer

Novelist Norman Mailer (57) weds Norris Church (31) in Brooklyn, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Benode Behari Mukherjee, Indian blind artist (Lives of Medieval Saints fresco), dies at 76 [1]
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights

About November 11, 1980

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lady - Kenny Rogers
  • UK #1 Song: The Tide Is High - Blondie