Historical Events
Baseball Record
George Brett ends hitting streak at 30
George Brett
- Saudi Arabian Lockhead Tristar crashes on landing at Riyadh, 301 die
- Willy Russell's play "Educating Rita" premieres in London starring Julie Walters
Famous Birthdays
- Darius Danesh, Scottish pop, opera and swing singer-songwriter and stage actor, born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Jun Jin, Korean rapper (Shinhwa), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Michael Todd, American rock bassist (Coheed and Cambria), born in Kingston, New York
- Paul Parry, Welsh footballer
Famous Deaths
- Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank, dies at 91
1980 Highlights
About August 19, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
