Historical Events
- "Hi Infidelity" 9th studio album by REO Speedwagon is released
- 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
- TV show "Dallas" episode "Who Done It" reveals 'Who Shot J.R.?', gets a then record 53.3 rating (over 83 million viewers, 76% of television watchers) in the US
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 MLB third baseman, 2002-10 (Texas Rangers), born in San Diego, California
- 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? 41 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
