Page 7: Historical Events In 1980

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

Apr 19   Ethel Wilson actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88 on this day in history.   

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

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   In the year 1980 soviet sub catches fire off Japan, 9 die   

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

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

Apr 26   On this day in history cicely Courtneidge, actress (Double Exposure), dies at 87   

Apr 26   Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy on this day in history.   

Apr 26   Longest jump by a jet boat is set at 120' on this day in history.   

Apr 28   Alfred Hitchcock Diedfrom Liver Failure and Heart Problems in the year 1980.   

Apr 28   Cyrus Vance, Carter's Secretary of State, resigns in the year 1980.   

Apr 28   On this day in history dee Carroll, [Betty Jean Marsh], actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies   

Apr 28   In the year 1980 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   Queen Beatrix of Netherlands ascends to the throne on this day in history.   

Apr 30   On this day in history terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London   

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 on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1980.   

May 02   Joseph Doherty &3 other IRA men arrested for murder in the year 1980.   

May 02   In the year 1980 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   On this day in history josip Broz Tito, leader of Yugoslavia (1943-80), dies at 87   

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

May 05   On this day in history edmond Vandercammen, Belgian writer/poet (Grand Combat), dies at 79   

May 05   On this day in history 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.   

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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   Taylor Twellman, American soccer player was born in the year 1980.   

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

Feb 29   On this day in history birth of chris Conley, American musician   

Apr 02   Carlos Salcido, Mexican footballer was born on this day in history.   

Apr 02   Adam Fleming, English news reporter was born on this day in history.   

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   Amos Milburn, rocker, dies at 52 in the year 1980.   

Jan 07   In the year 1980 carl White, rocker, dies   

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

Jan 10   In the year 1980 george Meany, labor leader, dies at 86   

Jan 11   Barbara Pym, English novelist (b. 1913) died in the year 1980.   

Jan 12   In the year 1980 hans Ebeling, cricketer (Vict stalwart, bowled for Aust 1934), dies