What Happened on November 7, 1980

Famous Birthdays

  • Gervasio Deferr, Spanish gymnast (Olympic gold 2000, 2004), born in Premià de Mar, Barcelona
  • James Franklin, New Zealand cricket all-rounder (31 Tests, 1 x 100, 82 wickets; 110 ODIs; Wellington CA, Gloucestershire CCC, born in Wellington, New Zealand
  • Luciana Salazar, Argentine model and actress (Cien días para enamorarse), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Famous Deaths

Steve McQueen (1930-1980)

American actor called "The King of Cool" during the 1960s (The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape), dies of a heart attack after surgery at 50

  • Wolfgang Weyrauch, German writer, dies at 73
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights

About November 7, 1980

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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