Famous Deaths In 1980

Jul 05 In the year 1980 archibald James Potter, composer, dies at 61  

Jul 06 In the year 1980 gail Patrick, actress (My Man Godfrey), dies of leukemia at 69  

Jul 07 Reginald Gardiner, actor (Great Dictator), dies at 77 on this day in history.  

Jul 09 In the year 1980 death of vinicius de Moraes, Brazilian poet and lyricist (b. 1913)  

Jul 11 In the year 1980 boleslaw Woytowicz, composer, dies at 80  

Jul 12 John W Davis, Pres (WV State college), dies at 92 on this day in history.  

Jul 13 Seretse Khama, 1st president of Botswana, dies on this day in history.  

Jul 15 Eddie Jackson, comedian (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 84 in the year 1980.  

Jul 17 In the year 1980 donald Barry, actor (Mr Gallo-Mr Novak), dies at 68  

Jul 18 On this day in history naoomal Jeoomal, cricketer (3 Tests for India 1932-34, 108 runs), dies  

Jul 22 In the year 1980 fred Kaps [Abram PA Bongers], magician (world champ 1955), dies at 54  

Jul 23 On this day in history death of sarto Fournier, Mayor of Montreal (b. 1908)  

Jul 24 Peter Sellers, actor (Pink Panther, Mouse that Roared), dies at 54 on this day in history.  

Jul 25 Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian poet, singer, and actor (b. 1938) died in the year 1980.  

Jul 26 In the year 1980 alan Hoskins, dies  

Jul 27 On this day in history pahlawi Mohammed Reza, shah of Persia (1941-79), dies in Cairo at 60  

Jul 28 In the year 1980 cecil Burleigh, composer, dies at 95  

Jul 29 Jan Tausinger, composer, dies at 58 in the year 1980.  

Jul 30 Charles McGraw, actor (Michael-Falcon, Smith Family), dies at 66 in the year 1980.  

Jul 31 Bobby Van, actor/TV host (Make Me Laugh), dies of cancer at 49 on this day in history.  

Aug 01 On this day in history strother Martin, actor (Slapshot), dies of heart attack at 61  

Aug 02 Verdun John Scott, cricketer (ten Tests for NZ), dies on this day in history.  

Aug 05 Harold Runnels, American politician (b. 1924) died in the year 1980.  

Aug 06 On this day in history charles Urbanus, Dutch baseball player, dies at 66  

Aug 08 In the year 1980 aga Yahya Khan, Pakistan military/politician, dies at 63  

Aug 09 On this day in history elliott Nugent, actor (Romance), dies  

Aug 11 Paul Robert, French lexicographer and publisher (b. 1910) died in the year 1980.  

Aug 14 Dorothy Stratten, Playmate, murdered by boyfriend Paul Snider died in the year 1980.  

Aug 18 Norman Cazden, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.  

Aug 20 Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank, dies at 91 in the year 1980.  

Aug 21 Jack Cheetham, cricketer (15 Tests as S Afr capt, won 7 lost 5), dies on this day in history.  

Aug 22 James Smith McDonnell, American aircraft manufacturer (b. 1899) died in the year 1980.  

Aug 23 On this day in history norman Shelley, English radio actor (Churchill's Speech), dies at 77  

Aug 24 Yootha Joyce, British actress (b. 1927) died in the year 1980.  

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Feb 29 On this day in history birth of ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist  

Feb 29 In the year 1980 birth of simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player  

Feb 29 In the year 1980 birth of taylor Twellman, American soccer player  

Feb 29 Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer was born on this day in history.  

Feb 29 In the year 1980 birth of chris Conley, American musician  

Apr 02 In the year 1980 birth of carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer  

Apr 02 Adam Fleming, English news reporter was born on this day in history.  

Apr 02 In the year 1980 birth of ricky Hendrick, NASCAR driver and owner (d. 2004)