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.

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.” But the decade …

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 …

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

Jun 24, 2025 · Step into 1980 through snapshots of family life, bold fashion, and cultural firsts—each photo capturing a story from a truly analog era.

Jul 2, 2025 · 1980 marked a significant inflection point in American history, a year characterized by a complex interplay of economic shifts, political realignments, evolving social movements, and nascent …

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

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

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