Famous Deaths Happened In 1980

Jan 01 In the year 1980 frank Clifford Wykoff, sprinter (Olympic-gold-28, 32, 36), dies at 70  

Jan 02 On this day in history larry Williams, rocker, dies at 44  

Jan 03 Amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52 on this day in history.  

Jan 07 Carl White, rocker, dies in the year 1980.  

Jan 08 In the year 1980 oscar Ewing, US govt official (Everybody's Business), dies at 90  

Jan 10 George Meany, labor leader, dies at 86 in the year 1980.  

Jan 11 On this day in history death of barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913)  

Jan 12 Hans Ebeling, cricketer (Vict stalwart, bowled for Aust 1934), dies in the year 1980.  

Jan 13 Andre Kostelanetz, Russian conductor, dies at 78 on this day in history.  

Jan 14 Robert Ardrey, American author (b. 1908) died on this day in history.  

Jan 16 Anna van Wageningen-Salomons, Dut author (Unspoilt Dream), dies at 94 on this day in history.  

Jan 17 Barbara Britton, actress (Pamela-Mr & Mrs North), dies at 59 on this day in history.  

Jan 18 Cecil Beaton, British photographer, dies at 76 in the year 1980.  

Jan 19 Richard Franko Goldman, composer, dies at 69 on this day in history.  

Jan 22 Iris Meredith, actress (Lawless Land, Gambling Terror), dies at 64 on this day in history.  

Jan 25 David Newell, actor (Dangerous Curves, White Heat), dies at 75 in the year 1980.  

Jan 28 Jimmy Durante, NYC, comedian (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 86 in the year 1980.  

Jan 29 On this day in history antonio Molina, composer, dies at 85  

Jan 30 On this day in history lil Dagover, actress (Destiny, Spiders), dies at 82  

Jan 31 J P Duminy, cricket (30 runs at 5 & 1 wkt at 39 in 3 Test S Af), dies on this day in history.  

Feb 01 On this day in history jack Bailey, TV host (Queen for a Day), dies at 72  

Feb 02 In the year 1980 william H Stein, US biochemist (Nobel 1972), dies at 68  

Feb 07 Ernst Kunz, composer, dies at 88 on this day in history.  

Feb 08 On this day in history death of nikos Xilouris, Greek singer (b. 1936)  

Feb 09 Antoine Pompe, Belgian architect, dies at 106 on this day in history.  

Feb 12 Floyd Taliaferro Alderson, actor (Crossing Trails), dies in the year 1980.  

Feb 13 In the year 1980 david Janssen, [Meyer], actor (Fugitive, Harry O), dies at 49  

Feb 14 Luitkonwar Rudra Baruah, Assamese composer and actor died on this day in history.  

Feb 16 On this day in history death of erich Hückel, German physicist (b. 1895)  

Feb 17 Graham Sutherland, painter, dies in the year 1980.  

Feb 18 Gale Robbins, actress (Fuller Brush Girl, Mr Hex), dies at 58 on this day in history.  

Feb 19 Bon Scott, Aust rock vocalist (AC/DC-Whole Lotta Rosie), dies at 33 in the year 1980.  

Feb 20 Alice Longworth Roosevelt, youngest daughter of Theodore, dies at 96 in the year 1980.  

Feb 21 On this day in history chester H Lauck, actor (2 Weeks to Live, Goin' to Town), dies at 78  

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Feb 29 Ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist was born on this day in history.  

Feb 29 Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player was born on this day in history.  

Feb 29 Taylor Twellman, American soccer player was born on this day in history.  

Feb 29 Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer was born in the year 1980.  

Feb 29 Chris Conley, American musician was born on this day in history.  

Apr 02 Carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer was born in the year 1980.  

Apr 02 Adam Fleming, English news reporter was born in the year 1980.  

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