February 29th (1980) was a Friday. It's the 57th day of the year (58th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 308 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 29th February, 1980
» Gordie Howe of the then Carolina Hurricanes known as Hartford Whalers makes National Hockey League known as NHL history as he scores his 800th goal.
Famous Birthdays on February 29 in 1980
» Chris Conley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Saves the Day and Two Tongues)
» Patrick Côté (fighter) or Patrick Côté, Canadian mixed martial artist
» Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player
» Michail Mouroutsos, Greek martial artist
» Rubén Plaza, Spanish cyclist
» Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby player
» Taylor Twellman, American soccer player
February 29th Famous Deaths for 1980
» Yigal Allon, Israeli general and politician, Prime Minister of Israel (b. 1918)
» Gil Elvgren, American painter and illustrator (b. 1914)
February 29th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Oswald of Worcester (in leap year only)
» February 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics): Saint John Cassian