John Lennon is murdered by Mark David Chapman in front of The Dakota in New York City. On December 8, 1980, John Lennon, a founding…
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26 February 1980
Egypt and Israel establish full diplomatic relations. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Israel is a significant event in the history of the…
22 September 1980
Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War. The Iran-Iraq War, also known as the First Persian Gulf War, was a protracted conflict…
8 July 1980
The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20–10 at Lang Park. The State of Origin rugby…
1 June 1980
Cable News Network (CNN) begins broadcasting. CNN, which stands for Cable News Network, is a global 24-hour television news network that was founded in 1980…
7 January 1980
U.S. President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out the Chrysler Corporation
20 May 1980
In a referendum in Quebec, the population rejects, by 60% of the vote, a government proposal to move towards independence from Canada.
29 January 1980
The Rubik’s Cube makes its international debut at the Ideal Toy Corp. in Earl’s Court, London.
5 September 1980
The Gotthard Road Tunnel opens in Switzerland as the world’s longest highway tunnel at 10.14 miles (16.32 km) stretching from Göschenen to Airolo.