1980 (MCMLXXX) 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 …

May 3, 2025 · 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 …

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

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 …

In the 1980s’ historical timeline, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev were the three leading names. As of Britain in the 1980s’ timeline, Margaret Thatcher reigned as the …

Add this playlist to your library! The biggest 80s hits and some overlooked gems featuring Madonna, a-ha - Take On Me, Prince, Queen, Duran Duran, Michael...

On January 2, 1980, in a strong reaction to the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, President Jimmy Carter asks the Senate to postpone action on the SALT II nuclear weapons …

Ronald Reagan is elected, defeating Jimmy Carter, and takes credit for freeing the Iranian hostages in his innaugural speech. Poland has massive strikes, eventually the unions become …

1980 - Your complete When It Was Cool Guide to the year 1980 in pop-culture, music, and more. By: Karl Stern. I turned nine years old in 1980. These extensive "Year in Review" articles are …

January 20 – Super Bowl XIV: The Pittsburgh Steelers become the first NFL franchise to win four Super Bowls, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31–19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, …