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 on this day in history.   

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

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   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   On this day in history uS miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die   

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

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

Apr 26   Longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120' in the year 1980.   

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

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   Tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies on this day in history.   

Apr 29   In the year 1980 alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80   

Apr 30   On this day in history mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies   

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

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

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

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

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

May 02   In the year 1980 pope John Paul II begins African tour   

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   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   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1980.   

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

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

Jan 03   In the year 1980 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   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