Historical Events In 1980

Apr 18   On this day in history zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day)   

Apr 19   In the year 1980 ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88   

Apr 19   On this day in history 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   Jane Froman, singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at 72 in the year 1980.   

Apr 23   Jane Froman, US singer (JF's USA Canteen), dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Apr 23   In the year 1980 soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die   

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   On this day in history iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy   

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   In the year 1980 cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns   

Apr 28   Dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies on this day in history.   

Apr 28   On this day in history tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies   

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

Apr 30   In the year 1980 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   In the year 1980 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins   

May 01   In the year 1980 15th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell wins   

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

May 01   In the year 1980 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   Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder in the year 1980.   

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   Josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87 on this day in history.   

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   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   On this day in history birth of taylor Twellman, American soccer player   

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

Feb 29   Chris Conley, American musician was born on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1980.   

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

Jan 02   Larry Williams, rocker, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52 in the year 1980.   

Jan 07   Carl White, rocker, dies on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913) died on this day in history.   

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