What happened on August 19, 1980?

Headlines from August 19, 1980

• ⚾ Orioles Beat Yankees – Orioles defeat Yankees 6-5, narrowing the gap in the standings to two games in their last regular meeting.
• 🇺🇸 Bush's Asia Talks – George H.W. Bush begins five days of discussions in Japan and China, focusing on economic and diplomatic relations.
• 📚 Gilda Radner on Broadway – Comedian Gilda Radner prepares for her dramatic debut on Broadway, collaborating with renowned director Mike Nichols.
• 📈 Stocks Fall on Rates – Stock market declines as Dow drops 18.09 points, raising concerns over tighter credit and economic stability.
• 📜 Alaska Lands Bill – Alaska Lands Bill poised for passage as filibuster ends; environmentalists expected to resist Senate compromise.
• 📊 Drafting Tax Cuts – Congress begins drafting a bill aimed at trimming taxes by $25 billion, with expectations of approval.
• 💼 Workers Buy Print Plant – Workers plan to buy a print plant in a $135 million deal, potentially saving $15 million through tax benefits.
• 🌍 Polish Strikes Continue – Strikes in Poland reflect a growing pattern of labor unrest, with demands increasing amid political tensions.
• 📰 Bilingual Education Dispute – U.S. proposals spark a dispute over bilingual education funding, with various groups raising objections.
• 📉 Financial Futures Plunge – Financial futures experience a significant drop due to a surge in money supply, impacting grain and soybean markets.