Historical Events In 1980
Sunday, 24 January 2021
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 in the year 1980.
Apr 19 On this day in history 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 on this day in history.
Apr 22 Jane Froman singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.
Apr 22 In the year 1980 jane Froman, singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72
Apr 23 Jane Froman, US singer (JF's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.
Apr 23 On this day in history soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die
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 on this day in history.
Apr 26 Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 on this day in history.
Apr 26 Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy on this day in history.
Apr 26 Longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120' on this day in history.
Apr 28 In the year 1980 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 Dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies in the year 1980.
Apr 28 Tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies in the year 1980.
Apr 29 Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 on this day in history.
Apr 30 In the year 1980 mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies
Apr 30 Queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne on this day in history.
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 In the year 1980 american Book Award William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
May 01 On this day in history american Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)
May 02 On this day in history clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies
May 02 On this day in history joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder
May 02 In the year 1980 pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa
May 02 On this day in history pope John Paul II begins African tour
May 02 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site in the year 1980.
May 04 On this day in history josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87
May 04 On this day in history marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies
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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