Historical Events
- Polish railway workers block railway to Russia
Presidential Convention
Ronald Reagan nominated for US President by Republicans in Detroit
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Scott, Australian golfer (US Masters 2013), born in Adelaide, South Australia
Famous Weddings
Donna Summer
Five-time Grammy Award singer Donna Summer (31) weds award-winning arranger Bruce Sudano (31) in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Robert Brackman, American artist, dies at 81
About July 16, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
#1 Song: Xanadu - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
