Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1980
Thursday, 03 April 2025
May 05 Siege at Iranian Embassy in London ends; British commandos & police stormed the building in the year 1980. 
May 07 Josip Tito, Yugoslav President, buried on this day in history.
May 07 Samm-Art Williams' "Home" premieres in NYC on this day in history.
May 08 World Health Organization announced smallpox had been eradicated in the year 1980.
May 09 35 motorists die as a Liberian freighter rams a Tampa Bay Bridge on this day in history.
May 10 In the year 1980 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 On this day in history lillian Roth, actress (Animal Crackers, Alice Sweet Alice), dies
May 12 In the year 1980 the first nonstop crossing of US via balloon (Maxie Anderson & son Chris)
May 14 On this day in history department of Health & Human Services begins operation
May 14 Hugh Griffith, actor (Passover Plot, Ben Hur, Tom Jones), dies at 67 on this day in history.
May 14 Valencia wins 20th Europe Cup II on this day in history.
May 15 In the year 1980 ottawa agrees to extend natural gas pipeline from Montreal to Quebec City.
May 15 Shawn Weatherly, Sumter SC, crowned 29th Miss USA/Miss Universe-1980 in the year 1980.
May 16 Brian May of rock group Queen collapses on stage with hepatitis on this day in history.
May 16 In the year 1980 former Buggles members Geoff Downes & Trevor Horn replace Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman in Yes
May 16 On this day in history paul McCartney releases "McCartney II" album
May 17 Major race riot in Miami FL - 16 killed, 300 injured in the year 1980.
May 17 In the year 1980 paul & Linda McCartney appear on Saturday Night Live
May 18 Belgium 3rd Government of Martens forms on this day in history.
May 18 China People's Republic launch first intercontinental rocket on this day in history.
May 18 On this day in history fernando Belaunde Terry elected President of Peru
May 18 On this day in history ian Curtis, English rock vocalist (Joy Division), commit suicide at 23
May 18 On this day in history 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.
May 18 Mount St Helens blows its top in Washington State, 60 die in the year 1980.
May 18 Mt St. Helens, North America, erupts causing widespread damage on this day in history.
May 19 Ringo &Barbara Bach are involved in a car crash in the year 1980.
May 20 On this day in history 710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated
May 20 In the year 1980 drummer Peter Criss quits Kiss
May 20 Fire in nursing home in Kingston Jamaica, kills 157 on this day in history.
May 20 On this day in history in a referendum, 59.5% of Québec voters reject separatism
May 20 On this day in history jack Walsh, cricketer (at Wallsend)/commentator (NBN), dies
May 20 Peter Criss quits as drummer for the rock band Kiss in the year 1980.
May 21 "Empire Strikes Back" premiers in the year 1980.
May 21 On this day in history eintracht Frankfurt wins 9th UEFA Cup at Frankfurt
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