Björn Borg Wins Fifth Straight Wimbledon Title July 5, 1980
Swedish tennis player Björn Borg wins his fifth Wimbledon final and becomes the first male tennis player to win the championships five times in a row (1976–1980).
Date: July 5, 1980
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