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 millennium, …

What happened and who was famous in 1980? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1980.

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 movies like …

Jun 12, 2025 · The 1980s have been called “the decade of decadence,” and one of the era’s most notable movie characters, Wall Street ’s Gordon Gekko, famously declared that “greed is…good.” …

1980 Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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

April 1, 1980 - The 1980 census shows a population in the United States of 226,542,203, an 11.4% increase since 1970. For the first time, one state had over 20 million people living within its borders, …

Mar 1, 2000 · Americans' daily lives are also examined in a chapter on the social trends and popular culture of the 1980s. During the 1980s, American cinema underwent enormous transformations. …

While greed may have been rewarded in the '80s, lust, be it for drugs or sex, proved fatal for thousands.

Jun 24, 2025 · Step back to a world powered by film cameras, vibrant fashion statements, and first-of-their-kind cultural moments—this is 1980 we are diving into snapshots. From everyday family …