Page 7: Historical Events In 1980

Apr 18   In the year 1980 zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day)   

Apr 19   On this day in history 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   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   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 on this day in history.   

Apr 23   Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die in the year 1980.   

Apr 24   Alentejo Carpentier, Cuban/Fren writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75 in the year 1980.   

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

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 in the year 1980.   

Apr 26   In the year 1980 longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120'   

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

Apr 30   Mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies on this day in history.   

Apr 30   On this day in history queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne   

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

May 02   Clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies in the year 1980.   

May 02   Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder on this day in history.   

May 02   Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa in the year 1980.   

May 02   On this day in history pope John Paul II begins African tour   

May 02   US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site in the year 1980.   

May 04   Josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87 in the year 1980.   

May 04   On this day in history 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   In the year 1980 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   In the year 1980 birth of taylor Twellman, American soccer player   

Feb 29   In the year 1980 birth of clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer   

Feb 29   In the year 1980 birth of chris Conley, American musician   

Apr 02   Carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer was born in the year 1980.   

Apr 02   Adam Fleming, English news reporter was born in the year 1980.   

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

Jan 01   Frank Clifford Wykoff, sprinter (Olympic-gold-28, 32, 36), dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history larry Williams, rocker, dies at 44   

Jan 03   On this day in history amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52   

Jan 07   On this day in history carl White, rocker, dies   

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

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