Famous Birthdays
- Fränk Schleck, Luxembourgish cyclist
- James Foster, English cricket wicketkeeper (7 Tests, 18 dismissals; 11 ODIs, 20 dismissals; Essex CCC), born in London, England
- Natalie Casey, British actress
- Patrick Carney, American drummer (The Black Keys - "Little Black Submarines"), and music producer, born in Akron, Ohio
- Raúl López, Spanish basketball player
- Victor Núñez, Costa Rican footballer
- Willie Mason, Australian Rugby League Player
Famous Deaths
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980)
French existentialist philosopher and writer (Le Mur, Nobel 1964; declined), dies at 74
- Marshall Reed, American actor (The Madmen of Mandoras, Mysterious Island), dies from a massive hemorrhage at 62
- Paul Langton, American actor (Till the Clouds Roll By, Peyton Place), dies from a heart attack at 66
- Raymond Bailey, American actor (Vertigo, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Incredible Shrinking Man), dies at 75
1980 Highlights
About April 15, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: Working My Way Back To You - Forgive Me Girl (Medley) - Detroit Spinners
