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1980 was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1980th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 980th year of the 2nd millennium, the 80th year of the 20th century, and the 1st year of the 1980s decade.
Jul 7, 2012 · 1980 Major News Events in History. US defeats Soviet Union in ice hockey in what was labeled the "Miracle on Ice". Mount St. Helens Eruption on May 18th in Washington killing 57. The Iran-Iraq war begins in September of 1980.
What happened and who was famous in 1980? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1980.
May 11 – The Cornwall Royals win their second Memorial Cup by defeating the Peterborough Petes 3 to 2. The final game was played at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. May 21 – The Atlanta Flames relocate to Calgary, to become the 8th Canadian team in the NHL as the Calgary Flames.
Historical events from year 1980. Learn about 672 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1980 or search by date or keyword.
Aug 23, 2018 · The 1980s, often remembered for its materialism and consumerism, also saw the rise of the "yuppie," an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks like CNN and MTV, which...
Oct 2, 2019 · Relive the big moments of the '80s with this 1980s timeline. Major historical events from 1980 to 1989 that still have an impact on the US today.
