Historical Events In 1980
Thursday, 09 July 2020
Apr 18 Zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day) in the year 1980.
Apr 19 Ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.
Apr 19 In the year 1980 ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88
Apr 21 Bill Rodgers wins his 3rd Boston Marathon, Rosie Ruiz is disqualified as women's champ as she had not run the entire course in the year 1980.
Apr 22 Jane Froman singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.
Apr 22 On this day in history jane Froman, singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72
Apr 23 In the year 1980 jane Froman, US singer (JF's USA Canteen), dies at 72
Apr 23 Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die on this day in history.
Apr 24 Alentejo Carpentier, Cuban/Fren writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75 on this day in history.
Apr 24 US miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die in the year 1980.
Apr 26 Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 in the year 1980.
Apr 26 On this day in history iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy
Apr 26 On this day in history longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120'
Apr 28 On this day in history alfred Hitchcock Diedfrom Liver Failure and Heart Problems
Apr 28 On this day in history cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns
Apr 28 In the year 1980 dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies
Apr 28 Tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies in the year 1980.
Apr 29 On this day in history alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80
Apr 30 On this day in history mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies
Apr 30 On this day in history queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne
Apr 30 Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London on this day in history.
May 01 On this day in history 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins
May 01 15th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell wins on this day in history.
May 01 American Book Award William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) in the year 1980.
May 01 On this day in history american Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
May 02 Clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies on this day in history.
May 02 Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder on this day in history.
May 02 In the year 1980 pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa
May 02 In the year 1980 pope John Paul II begins African tour
May 02 On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
May 04 Josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87 on this day in history.
May 04 Marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies on this day in history.
May 05 On this day in history edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79
May 05 Saipan and other Navy ships provided humanitarian search and rescue support operations for the vast sealift of Cuban refugees heading for the U.S. through the Florida Straits in the year 1980.
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