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   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   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 in the year 1980.   

Apr 23   In the year 1980 jane Froman, US singer (JF's USA Canteen), dies at 72   

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   Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 in the year 1980.   

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   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   On this day in history 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   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   Queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne on this day in history.   

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

May 01   On this day in history 15th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell wins   

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

May 01   American Book Award William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) on this day in history.   

May 01   American Book Award: William Styron (Sophie Choice)/T Wolfe (Right Stuff) in the year 1980.   

May 02   Clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies on this day in history.   

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   Pope John Paul II begins African tour in the year 1980.   

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 in the year 1980.   

May 05   Edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79 on this day in history.   

May 05   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 on this day in history.   

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Next Page »

Feb 29   In the year 1980 birth of ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist   

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player   

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of taylor Twellman, American soccer player   

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer   

Feb 29   Chris Conley, American musician was born in the year 1980.   

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   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   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   Carl White, rocker, dies in the year 1980.   

Jan 08   In the year 1980 oscar Ewing, US govt official (Everybody's Business), dies at 90   

Jan 10   On this day in history george Meany, labor leader, dies at 86   

Jan 11   On this day in history death of barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913)   

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