Historical Events
- "Barnum" opens at St James Theater NYC for 854 performances
- Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, abdicates; Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard becomes Queen
- Ronald Harwood's play "The Dresser" premieres in London with Freddie Jones and Tom Courtenay
- Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London
Famous Birthdays
- Sam Heughan, Scottish actor (Outlander), born in Balmaclellan, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician (b. 1898)
- Mary McCarty, American actress and singer (Babes in Toyland, Trapper John MD), dies of a heart attack at 56
1980 Highlights
About April 30, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
