Historical Events
- "It's So Nice to Be Civilized" closes at Martin Beck NYC after 8 performances
- 34th Tony Awards: "Children of a Lesser God" (play) & "Evita" (musical) win
French Open Men's Tennis
French Open Men's Tennis: Björn Borg of Sweden wins 3rd straight French title; beats American Vitas Gerulaitis 6-4, 6-1, 6-2
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Jack Nicklaus GC: South African Sally Little wins first of her 2 major titles, 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Jane Blalock
1980 History
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Busch, German singer and actor, dies at 80
About June 8, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
#1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash
