1980

1980 was a leap year started on Tuesday. It followed on the year 1979 and preceded 1981.

In the world

 * January
 * 4 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission.
 * March
 * 27 – The Silver Thursday market crash occurs.
 * June
 * 1 - The Cable News Network (CNN) is officially launched.
 * 22 – West Germany beats Belgium 2–1 to win the Euro 80.

Events

 * May
 * 1 - Joseph McKinley and Amelie Benevolant McKinley get married.
 * Undated
 * George Smith IV becomes Mayor of Noble City.

Arts
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Births

 * July
 * 19 - Charles Walker

Deaths
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