Historical Events
- "Happy New Year" opens at Morosco Theater NYC for 17 performances
- "Reggae" opens at Biltmore Theater NYC for 21 performances
- Elevator in Vaal Reefs gold mine, South Africa plunges more than 1900m killing all 23 miners aboard
Mount St. Helens Erupts
Mount St Helens becomes active after 123 years
- Norwegian oil platform Alexander Kielland collapses in the North Sea, killing 123 of its crew of 212
1980 Highlights
About March 27, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
#1 Song: Going Underground/Dreams Of Children - Jam