Historical Events
- 'O Canada' officially becomes the national anthem of Canada.
World Record
British runner Steve Ovett breaks countryman Sebastian Coe's world record for the mile in 3:48.8 in Oslo, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Charles P. Snow, English novelist (Death Under Sail, Strangers and Brothers) and physical chemist, dies at 74
About July 1, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 9 months
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
