Date: August 27, 1980
The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20β10 at Lang Park. Date: July 8, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 8 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Egypt and Israel Establish Full…
The 1980 Grand Island tornado outbreak hits Nebraska, United States, causing five deaths and $300Β million (equivalent to $1172Β million in 2025) worth of damage. Date: June 3, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 3 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Bologna Railway…
The Americo-Liberian government of Liberia is violently deposed. Date: April 12, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Gwangju Student Democratic Reform Protests Begin, May 18, 1980Mother Teresa Receives Bharat Ratna, Indiaβs Highest Civilian Award,…
The town of Elmore City, Oklahoma holds its first dance in the town's history. Date: April 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Miami Overtown and Liberty City Riots Erupt May 18, 1980Norwegian Oil…
Rioting spreads to Miami's mostly African-American neighborhoods of Overtown and Liberty City following the previous day's courthouse protests. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980USS Nautilus Decommissioned and Stricken from Naval…
Vanuatu gains independence. Date: July 30, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 30 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Grand Island Tornado Outbreak Devastates Nebraska, 5 Dead, $300M Damage June 3, 1980Zimbabwe Joins the United Nations August 25, 1980Iranian Embassy Siege…