Famous Birthdays
- Dave Baksh, Canadian guitarist (Sum 41), born in Ajax, Ontario
Jacinda Ardern (42 years old)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-23), born in Hamilton, New Zealand
- Lee Dong-gun, South Korean actor, born in Gangnam District, Seoul
- Mat Shaw, American pop singer (Mat and Savanna), and real estate agent, born in California
Famous Deaths
- Allen Hoskins, American child actor (Our Gang), dies of cancer at 59
- François Louis Ganshof, Belgian medieval historian, dies at 85
- Ibn-e-Safi, Pakistani fiction writer and Urdu poet, dies at 52
1980 Highlights
About July 26, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
#1 Song: Use It Up And Wear It Out - Odyssey
