Historical Events
- Vostok rocket explodes on the launch pad while being refueled, killing 50
Famous Birthdays
- Sébastien Frey, French soccer goalkeeper (2 caps; Parma, Fiorentina), born in Thonon-les-Bains, France
- Sophia Myles, English actress
Famous Deaths
- "Grishata" Grigor Vachkov, Bulgarian actor (At Each Kilometer), dies at 47
- Erich Fromm, German psychologist and psychoanalyst (Sane Society), dies at 79
- Herman Griffith, West Indian cricket fast bowler (13 Tests; 44 wickets; best 6-103), dies at 86
- Ludwig Guttmann, German-British neurologist, founder of the Stoke Mandeville Games (now the Paralympics), dies at 80
1980 Highlights
About March 18, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
#1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam
