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   Ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.   

Apr 19   Ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 in the year 1980.   

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   On this day in history jane Froman singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72   

Apr 22   In the year 1980 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   Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die in the year 1980.   

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

Apr 24   US miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die on this day in history.   

Apr 26   Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 on this day in history.   

Apr 26   Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy on this day in history.   

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

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

Apr 28   Tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies in the year 1980.   

Apr 29   Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 in the year 1980.   

Apr 30   In the year 1980 mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies   

Apr 30   Queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne on this day in history.   

Apr 30   In the year 1980 terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London   

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

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

May 01   American Book Award William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) in the year 1980.   

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

May 02   In the year 1980 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   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   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 in the year 1980.   

May 04   In the year 1980 marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies   

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   In the year 1980 birth of ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist   

Feb 29   Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player was born in the year 1980.   

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

Feb 29   Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer was born on this day in history.   

Feb 29   Chris Conley, American musician was born in the year 1980.   

Apr 02   In the year 1980 birth of carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer   

Apr 02   Adam Fleming, English news reporter was born on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1980 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1980 death of barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913)   

Jan 12   Hans Ebeling, cricketer (Vict stalwart, bowled for Aust 1934), dies on this day in history.