Historical Events In 1980

Apr 18   Zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day) on this day in history.  

Apr 19   In the year 1980 ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88  

Apr 19   In the year 1980 ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88  

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 in the year 1980.  

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

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

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

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 in the year 1980.  

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   Longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120' on this day in history.  

Apr 28   Alfred Hitchcock Diedfrom Liver Failure and Heart Problems on this day in history.  

Apr 28   On this day in history cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns  

Apr 28   In the year 1980 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   Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 in the year 1980.  

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   On this day in history terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London  

May 01   On this day in history 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins  

May 01   On this day in history 15th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell wins  

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

May 01   American Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) on this day in history.  

May 02   On this day in history clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies  

May 02   Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder in the year 1980.  

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

May 02   In the year 1980 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 on this day in history.  

May 04   Marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies in the year 1980.  

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   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 in the year 1980.  

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer  

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

Apr 02   Carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer was born on this day in history.  

Apr 02   In the year 1980 birth of adam Fleming, English news reporter  

Apr 02   Ricky Hendrick, NASCAR driver and owner (d. 2004) was born in the year 1980.  

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

Jan 02   Larry Williams, rocker, dies at 44 in the year 1980.  

Jan 03   Amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52 in the year 1980.  

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

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

Jan 10   In the year 1980 george Meany, labor leader, dies at 86  

Jan 11   In the year 1980 death of barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913)  

Jan 12   On this day in history hans Ebeling, cricketer (Vict stalwart, bowled for Aust 1934), dies