Historical Events
- Minnesota ends Philadelphia Flyers' NHL record 35 game unbeaten streak ends
Album Release
Real Records releases "Pretenders", the debut album of The Pretenders, in UK
Event of Interest
US President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation to bail out the Chrysler Corporation with a 1.5 billion dollar loan
1980 History
Famous Deaths
- Carl White, American vocalist, dies at 47
- Larry Williams, American R&B singer-songwriter ("Dizzy, Miss Lizzie"; "Slow Down"), dies of a gunshot wound to the head at 44
- Sarah Selby, American actress (Tower of London), dies at 74
- Simonne Mathieu, French tennis player (French C'ships 1938-39; 11 Grand Slam doubles titles), dies at 71
About January 7, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
