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1980 facts for kids

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1980 was an important year in the 20th century, marking the start of the 1980s. Many interesting things happened around the world, from big sporting events to new discoveries in space, and the birth of many famous people we know today.

Major Events of 1980

Famous People Born in 1980

Many well-known people were born in 1980. Here are some of them:

January Births

February Births

March Births

April Births

May Births

June Births

July Births

August Births

September Births

October Births

November Births

December Births

Notable People Who Passed Away in 1980

The year 1980 also saw the passing of several influential figures:

January Deaths

February Deaths

March Deaths

April Deaths

May Deaths

June Deaths

July Deaths

August Deaths

September Deaths

October Deaths

November Deaths

December Deaths

Popular Movies of 1980

Some of the movies released in 1980 that you might still hear about today include:

TV Series in 1980

  • Gumby Adventures – The first new episodes of Gumby in the 1980s aired on November 1, 1980. These included "The Music Ball", "Shrink-a-Dink", and "Hatching Out".

Hit Songs of 1980

Many songs became popular in 1980, including:

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See also

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