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 …

The events of the 1980s, known as "the decade of decadence," encompassed more than just excess, with defining moments like the fall of the Berlin Wall, the emergence of AIDS, the birth …

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.

Aug 23, 2018 · The 1980s were a decade of political conservatism, such as President Ronald Reagan’s Reaganomics, and of blockbuster ...

May 18, 1980 - The Mt. St. Helens volcano, in Washington State, erupts, killing fifty-seven people and economic devastation to the area with losses near $3 billion. The blast was estimated to …

Aug 14, 2025 · This quick read teaches you over 25 fun facts and historical events from the year 1980. Learn about the year’s top news stories and most influential people, sports facts and …

Relive the key moments of 1980! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

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 …

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 …