Historical Events In 1980

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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Feb 29   Ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist was born in the year 1980.  

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player  

Feb 29   Taylor Twellman, American soccer player was born in the year 1980.  

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   On this day in history birth of adam Fleming, English news reporter  

Apr 02   Ricky Hendrick, NASCAR driver and owner (d. 2004) was born on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1980.  

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

Jan 08   Oscar Ewing, US govt official (Everybody's Business), dies at 90 in the year 1980.  

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

Jan 11   Barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913) died on this day in history.  

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