Historical Events
- "Hi Infidelity" 9th studio album by REO Speedwagon is released
- Dallas' "Who Shot JR?" episode (Kristen) gets a 53.3 rating (83 mill) in the US
- Fire at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas kills 84
- Gene Michael named 25th New York Yankees manager, replacing Dick Howser, who resigns
Famous Photo
John Lennon and Yoko Ono pose nude for photographer Allan Tannenbaum

Yoko Ono

John Lennon
Famous Birthdays
- Alec Brownstein, American author, director
- Danielle Hartsell, pairs skater (with partner Steve Hartsell), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Elaine Yiu, Hong Kong actress and presenter, born in Hong Kong
- Hank Blalock, American baseball player
- Leonardo González, Costa Rican footballer
Famous Deaths
- Jim Parks Sr, Kent cricket all-rounder (only Test for England), dies
1980 Highlights
About November 21, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio