Historical Events In 1980

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

Apr 19   On this day in history 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   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   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 in the year 1980.  

Apr 23   On this day in history soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die  

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 in the year 1980.  

Apr 26   On this day in history cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87  

Apr 26   In the year 1980 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   In the year 1980 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   Tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies on this day in history.  

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

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

Apr 30   In the year 1980 queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne  

Apr 30   Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London on this day in history.  

May 01   In the year 1980 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   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) in the year 1980.  

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

May 02   In the year 1980 joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder  

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

May 02   Pope John Paul II begins African tour on this day in history.  

May 02   On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site  

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

May 04   Marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies on this day in history.  

May 05   Edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79 in the year 1980.  

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

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

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

Jan 11   Barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913) died in the year 1980.  

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