Historical Events
- California Angels Freddie Patek, hits 3 HRs & double to beat Red Sox 20-2
Film Release
Musical comedy film "The Blues Brothers", starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, and featuring appearances by Aretha Franklin; Cab Calloway; and Ray Charles opens in 594 theaters
Sports History
Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán takes WBC welterweight title from Sugar Ray Leonard at Olympic Stadium in Montreal by unanimous points decision
1980 History
Famous Birthdays
- (Euphemia LatiQue) "Tika" Sumpter, American model, actress, and producer (One Life to Live; The Haves and the Have Nots; Southside with You), born in Queens, New York City
- Carlo Festuccia, Italian rugby union footballer
- Fabian Wegmann, German road racing cyclist
- Franco Semioli, Italian footballer
- Tony Lovato, American singer and guitarist (Mest), born in Blue Island, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Allan Pettersson, Swedish violist and composer (Symphony No. 7), dies at 68
About June 20, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
#1 Song: Crying - Don Mclean
