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, …

Political Events in the Year 1980. Iran-Iraq war began on September 22, 1980. It is also widely known as the First Persian Gulf war. Ronald Reagan was elected as President of the United …

What happened and who was famous in 1980? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1980.

Significant political moments in the 1980s include the fall of the Berlin Wall and China's Tiananmen Square protests. Cultural phenomena like Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and movies …

Sep 25, 2024 · From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll …

January 4, 1980 - President Jimmy Carter announces the embargo on sale of grain and high technology to the Soviet Union due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. February 13, 1980 - …

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. In an article datelined January 1, 1980, under the headline …

The 1980s have been called “the decade of decadence,” and one of the era’s most notable movie characters, Wall Street ’s Gordon Gekko, famously declared that “greed is…good.” But the …

U.S. President Jimmy Carter defeats Senator Ted Kennedy to win renomination at the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City. Actress Dorothy Stratten is murdered in …

What happened in the year 1980 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1980.