Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1980
Thursday, 18 September 2025
May 05 On this day in history siege at Iranian Embassy in London ends; British commandos & police stormed the building 
May 07 Josip Tito, Yugoslav President, buried on this day in history.
May 07 In the year 1980 samm-Art Williams' "Home" premieres in NYC
May 08 On this day in history world Health Organization announced smallpox had been eradicated
May 09 35 motorists die as a Liberian freighter rams a Tampa Bay Bridge in the year 1980.
May 10 On this day in history ottawa gives financially strapped Chrysler Canada $20 million in loan guarantees, and Ontario provides a $10 million grant, Bring on the K Car!!!
May 12 Lillian Roth, actress (Animal Crackers, Alice Sweet Alice), dies in the year 1980.
May 12 The first nonstop crossing of US via balloon (Maxie Anderson & son Chris) in the year 1980.
May 14 Department of Health & Human Services begins operation in the year 1980.
May 14 Hugh Griffith, actor (Passover Plot, Ben Hur, Tom Jones), dies at 67 in the year 1980.
May 14 Valencia wins 20th Europe Cup II in the year 1980.
May 15 Ottawa agrees to extend natural gas pipeline from Montreal to Quebec City in the year 1980.
May 15 Shawn Weatherly, Sumter SC, crowned 29th Miss USA/Miss Universe-1980 on this day in history.
May 16 In the year 1980 brian May of rock group Queen collapses on stage with hepatitis
May 16 Former Buggles members Geoff Downes & Trevor Horn replace Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman in Yes in the year 1980.
May 16 Paul McCartney releases "McCartney II" album in the year 1980.
May 17 On this day in history major race riot in Miami FL - 16 killed, 300 injured
May 17 Paul & Linda McCartney appear on Saturday Night Live on this day in history.
May 18 On this day in history belgium 3rd Government of Martens forms
May 18 On this day in history china People's Republic launch first intercontinental rocket
May 18 Fernando Belaunde Terry elected President of Peru on this day in history.
May 18 Ian Curtis, English rock vocalist (Joy Division), commit suicide at 23 in the year 1980.
May 18 In Washington State, a 5.2 quake was felt (V) at Yakima and (IV) in many parts of Washington and Oregon. This earthquake occurred only seconds before the explosion which began the eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano in the year 1980.
May 18 In the year 1980 mount St Helens blows its top in Washington State, 60 die
May 18 Mt St. Helens, North America, erupts causing widespread damage on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1980 ringo &Barbara Bach are involved in a car crash
May 20 710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated in the year 1980.
May 20 Drummer Peter Criss quits Kiss in the year 1980.
May 20 Fire in nursing home in Kingston Jamaica, kills 157 on this day in history.
May 20 In a referendum, 59.5% of Québec voters reject separatism on this day in history.
May 20 In the year 1980 jack Walsh, cricketer (at Wallsend)/commentator (NBN), dies
May 20 Peter Criss quits as drummer for the rock band Kiss on this day in history.
May 21 "Empire Strikes Back" premiers in the year 1980.
May 21 In the year 1980 eintracht Frankfurt wins 9th UEFA Cup at Frankfurt
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