Historical Events In 1980
Thursday, 01 October 2020
Apr 18 In the year 1980 zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day)
Apr 19 In the year 1980 ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88
Apr 19 Ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.
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 In the year 1980 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 In the year 1980 uS miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die
Apr 26 On this day in history cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87
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' in the year 1980.
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 Dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies on this day in history.
Apr 28 In the year 1980 tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies
Apr 29 Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 in the year 1980.
Apr 30 Mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies on this day in history.
Apr 30 In the year 1980 queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne
Apr 30 In the year 1980 terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London
May 01 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins on this day in history.
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 American Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) in the year 1980.
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 Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa on this day in history.
May 02 On this day in history pope John Paul II begins African tour
May 02 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on this day in history.
May 04 Josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87 in the year 1980.
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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