Historical Events
- Belgium 3rd government of Martens forms
Mount St. Helens Erupts
Eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state triggers the largest landslide in history, killing 57 people and causing over $1 billion in damage
- Fernando Belaunde Terry elected president of Peru
- Gwangju Massacre: Students in Gwangju, South Korea begin demonstrations, calling for democratic reforms
- People's Republic of China launches 1st intercontinental rocket
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Zafar, Pakistani singer and model (Channo), born in Lahore, Pakistan
Famous Deaths
- David A. Johnston, American volcanologist, dies in Mount St. Helens eruption at 30
- Harry Truman, American victim of Mount St. Helens eruption, dies at 83
- Ian Curtis, English rock vocalist (Joy Division), commits suicide at 23
- Reid Blackburn, American photojournalist for National Geographic & victim of Mount St. Helens eruption, dies at 28
About May 18, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
