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1980 |
Dr. Herman Tarnower, author of the bestselling The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, is shot by his mistress, Jean Harris after he jilts her for a younger woman.
Mount St. Helens erupts in the state of Washington, killing eight people.
Richard Pryor nearly dies after he sets himself afire while freebasing cocaine.
Ronald Reagan elected the 40th president of the U.S.
John Lennon is shot outside his New York city home by crazed fan Mark David Chapman.
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Christopher Cross
The Clash
The Pretenders
Air Supply
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Album: "Christopher Cross," Christopher Cross
Song: "Sailing," Christopher Cross
Best New Artist: Christopher Cross
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The top five movies of the year:
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Kramer Vs. Kramer
- The Jerk
- Airplane
- Smokey and The Bandit 2
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Our eyeballs were glued to these favorites!
- Alice
- Dallas
- The Dukes of Hazzard
- Bosom Buddies
- Hart to Hart
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John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
Alfred Hitchock
Steve McQueen
Peter Sellers
Mae West
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