Historical Events
- Hurricane Allen forms in the Atlantic Ocean, will go on to become the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin with winds of 190mph (305km/h)
- John Phillips of Mamas and Papas is arrested on drug charges
- Soyuz 37 crew returns to Earth aboard Soyuz 36
- USSR performs nuclear Test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Harry Potter, fictional character portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, born in Godric's Hollow, England
- Mils Muliaina, New Zealand and Waikato rugby player, born in Salesi, Samoa
Famous Divorces
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Van [Stein], American stage and screen musical singer and actor (The Affairs of Dobie Gillis; Small Town Girl), dies of brain cancer at 49
- Mohammed Rafi, Indian playback singer and musician, dies of a massive heart attack at 55
About July 31, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Use It Up And Wear It Out - Odyssey
