Historical Events
- 1st transmission of CNN, the Cable News Network
- ANC sets fire to Sasol oil installations in South Africa
Music Concert
Barbra Streisand appears at an ACLU Benefit in California
Barbra Streisand
- First baseman Steve Garvey, hits the 7,000th Brooklyn / LA Dodgers home run in a 9-5 loss at home to the Atlanta Braves
Famous Birthdays
- Oliver James, British actor
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Nielsen, American market analyst (b. 1897)
- Rube Marquard, American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (NL wins leader 1912; NL strikeout leader 1911; no-hitter 1915; NY Giants), dies at 93
1980 Highlights
About June 1, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
