Page 7: Historical Events In 1980

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

Apr 19   Ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Apr 22   On this day in history 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   In the year 1980 alentejo Carpentier, Cuban/Fren writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75   

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   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' on this day in history.   

Apr 28   In the year 1980 alfred Hitchcock Diedfrom Liver Failure and Heart Problems   

Apr 28   Cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns on this day in history.   

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

Apr 30   On this day in history terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London   

May 01   15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins in the year 1980.   

May 01   In the year 1980 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 on this day in history.   

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

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

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

Feb 29   Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player was born on this day in history.   

Feb 29   Taylor Twellman, American soccer player was born on this day in history.   

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

Feb 29   On this day in history 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   In the year 1980 birth of ricky Hendrick, NASCAR driver and owner (d. 2004)   

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

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   In the year 1980 carl White, rocker, dies   

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 in the year 1980.   

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