Historical Events
- Military coup under General Kenan Evren in Turkey
Famous Birthdays
- Fernando César de Souza, Brazilian footballer, born in Jardinopolis, Brazil
- Gus G., Greek guitarist (Firewind, Dream Evil), born in Thessaloniki, Greece
- Josef Vašíček, Czech ice hockey center (World C'ship gold 2005; Carolina Hurricanes), born in Havlíčkův Brod, Czechoslovakia (d. 2011)
- Sean Burroughs, American baseball player, born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Yao Ming, Chinese basketball player, born in Shanghai
Famous Deaths
- André Chéron, French chess player (French Champion, 1926, 1927 & 1929) and endgame theorist, dies at 84
- Lillian Randolph, American radio and screen actress (The Great Gildersleeve; Amos 'n Andy; It's A Wonderful Life: Roots; The Onion Field), dies of cancer at 81
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About September 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Upside Down - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie
