Page 7: Historical Events In 1980

Apr 18   In the year 1980 zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day)   

Apr 19   On this day in history ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88   

Apr 19   Ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 in the year 1980.   

Apr 21   On this day in history bill Rodgers wins his 3rd Boston Marathon, Rosie Ruiz is disqualified as women's champ as she had not run the entire course   

Apr 22   In the year 1980 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 in the year 1980.   

Apr 23   Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die in the year 1980.   

Apr 24   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Apr 26   Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy in the year 1980.   

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

Apr 28   Dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies in the year 1980.   

Apr 28   In the year 1980 tommy Caldwell rocker (Marshall Tucker Band), dies   

Apr 29   Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 in the year 1980.   

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

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

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

May 02   On this day in history clarrie Grimmett, cricket (36 Tests for Australia, 216 wickets), dies   

May 02   Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder on this day in history.   

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   US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on this day in history.   

May 04   Josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87 on this day in history.   

May 04   On this day in history marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies   

May 05   Edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79 in the year 1980.   

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.   

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Feb 29   Ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist was born on this day in history.   

Feb 29   Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player was born on this day in history.   

Feb 29   In the year 1980 birth of taylor Twellman, American soccer player   

Feb 29   Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer was born in the year 1980.   

Feb 29   In the year 1980 birth of chris Conley, American musician   

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

Apr 02   On this day in history birth of adam Fleming, English news reporter   

Apr 02   Ricky Hendrick, NASCAR driver and owner (d. 2004) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1980 larry Williams, rocker, dies at 44   

Jan 03   Amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52 on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Carl White, rocker, dies in the year 1980.   

Jan 08   On this day in history oscar Ewing, US govt official (Everybody's Business), dies at 90   

Jan 10   George Meany, labor leader, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

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