Page 7: Historical Events In 1980
Thursday, 08 January 2026
Apr 18 Zimbabwe's (Rhodesia) formal independence from Britain (Nat'l Day) on this day in history. 


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 on this day in history. 


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 in the year 1980. 


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 on this day in history. 


Apr 23 Soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die on this day in history. 


Apr 24 Alentejo Carpentier, Cuban/Fren writer (Guerra del Tiempo), dies at 75 on this day in history. 


Apr 24 US miltary operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die on this day in history. 


Apr 26 Cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87 on this day in history. 


Apr 26 On this day in history iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy 


Apr 26 In the year 1980 longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120' 


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 On this day in history alfred Joseph Hitchcock, British director (Psycho, Birds), dies at 80 


Apr 30 Mary McCarty, actress (French Line), dies in the year 1980. 


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


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


May 02 In the year 1980 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 On this day in history pink Floyd's "Another Brick in Wall (Part II)" is banned in South Africa 


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 In the year 1980 marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, dies 


May 05 In the year 1980 edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79 


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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