22 February 1980 February 21, 2013 Author: Staff The “Miracle on Ice” in which the USA hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4-3. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe — Click here for more from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Related posts: 5 May 1980 22 September 1980 14 August 1980 15 October 1989 22 February 2011 Categories: History Tags: 1980, 22 February