Historical Events In 1980
Saturday, 30 September 2023
Apr 18 In the year 1980 zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day)
Apr 19 Ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.
Apr 19 On this day in history ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88
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 In the year 1980 jane Froman singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72
Apr 22 On this day in history 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 In the year 1980 uS miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die
Apr 26 Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 on this day in history.
Apr 26 On this day in history iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy
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 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 Mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies in the year 1980.
Apr 30 On this day in history queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne
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 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 Clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies in the year 1980.
May 02 In the year 1980 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 On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
May 04 In the year 1980 josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87
May 04 Marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies in the year 1980.
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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