Historical Events
Album Release
Columbia Records releases "Glass Houses", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's seventh studio album; it features his 1st No.1 single - "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me"
Murder of Interest
Jury finds John Wayne Gacy guilty of murdering 33 in Chicago
- NY Islanders 3rd scoreless tie, vs Pittsburgh Penguin
Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Murray, Swedish ice-hockey player
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Charles Dobson, British racing driver (b. 1914)
About March 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
#1 Song: Together We Are Beautiful - Fern Kinney
