Page 7: Historical Events In 1980

Apr 18   On this day in history 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   In the year 1980 bill Rodgers wins his 3rd Boston Marathon, Rosie Ruiz is disqualified as women's champ as she had not run the entire course   

Apr 22   Jane Froman singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Apr 22   Jane Froman, singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.   

Apr 23   Jane Froman, US singer (JF's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.   

Apr 23   Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die on this day in history.   

Apr 24   In the year 1980 alentejo Carpentier, Cuban/Fren writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75   

Apr 24   In the year 1980 uS miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die   

Apr 26   In the year 1980 cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87   

Apr 26   Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy in the year 1980.   

Apr 26   On this day in history longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120'   

Apr 28   Alfred Hitchcock Diedfrom Liver Failure and Heart Problems in the year 1980.   

Apr 28   In the year 1980 cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns   

Apr 28   On this day in history dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies   

Apr 28   On this day in history tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies   

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   Queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne in the year 1980.   

Apr 30   Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London in the year 1980.   

May 01   In the year 1980 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins   

May 01   15th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell wins in the year 1980.   

May 01   On this day in history american Book Award William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff)   

May 01   In the year 1980 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 in the year 1980.   

May 02   Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa on this day in history.   

May 02   Pope John Paul II begins African tour on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1980 edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79   

May 05   On this day in history 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.   

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

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   On this day in history birth of carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer   

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)   

Jan 01   On this day in history 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 in the year 1980.   

Jan 07   In the year 1980 carl White, rocker, dies   

Jan 08   On this day in history oscar Ewing, US govt official (Everybody's Business), dies at 90   

Jan 10   On this day in history george Meany, labor leader, dies at 86   

Jan 11   Barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913) died in the year 1980.   

Jan 12   In the year 1980 hans Ebeling, cricketer (Vict stalwart, bowled for Aust 1934), dies