This week in 1980: a major earthquake killed 17,000 people in North Algeria; Cuba announced a general pardon for all Americans serving prison terms; Mt. St. Helens erupted three times within 24 hours; United States agreed to sell China 6 to 8million tons of grain per year; and a singer from Abbott, Texas, was about to have his 62nd hit song and his 9th No. 1.
This week in 1980: a major earthquake killed 17,000 people in North Algeria; Cuba announced a general pardon for all Americans serving prison terms; Mt. St. Helens erupted three times within 24 hours; United States agreed to sell China 6 to 8million tons of grain per year; and a singer from Abbott, Texas, was about to have his 62nd hit song and his 9th No. 1.