February 1980 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 1980.
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on February 1980: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 1980?
Events
- 01 Feb 1980 Sears Radio Theater moves from CBS to Mutual Broadcasting System
- 02 Feb 1980 (to February 3) New Mexico State Penitentiary inmates riot; 33 are killed and more than 100 injured.
- 03 Feb 1980 Muhammed Ali tours Africa as US President Jimmy Carter's envoy.
- 04 Feb 1980 Bani Sadr sworn in as Premier of Iran
- 05 Feb 1980 32nd NHL All-Star Game: Wales beat Campbell 6-3 at Detroit.
- 09 Feb 1980 Rick Barry, Houston Rockets, is first in NBA to score eight 3-point goals in a game.
- 10 Feb 1980 Jane Blalock wins LPGA Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic.
- 12 Feb 1980 Canterbury Tales opens at Rialto Theater NYC for 16 performances
- 13 Feb 1980 Apollo Computer is incorporated.
- 14 Feb 1980 West Side Story opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 341 performances
- 15 Feb 1980 Eric Heiden skates Olympics record 500 metre in 38.03 seconds.
- 16 Feb 1980 Continuous traffic jam extends 176 km north of Lyons, France.
- 17 Feb 1980 Buddy Baker wins Daytona 500
- 18 Feb 1980 Billy Wyman said he will leave Rolling Stones in 1983
- 19 Feb 1980 Eric Heiden skates Olympics record 1000 metre in 1:15.18.
- 20 Feb 1980 Actress Susan Dey (LA Law) weds producer Bernard Sofronski
- 21 Feb 1980 Eric Heiden skates Olympics record 1500 metre in 1:55.44.
- 22 Feb 1980 USA beats USSR in Olympic hockey 4-3 en route to a gold medal
- 23 Feb 1980 13th Winter Olympic games close at Lake Placid, New York
- 24 Feb 1980 Canterbury Tales closes at Rialto Theater NYC after 16 performances
- 25 Feb 1980 Coup ousts Prime Minister Henck Arron of Suriname
- 26 Feb 1980 Military coup under Desi Bouterse in Suriname
- 27 Feb 1980 Israel and Egypt exchange ambassadors
- 28 Feb 1980 The Well-Tuned Piano by La Monte Young premieres
- 29 Feb 1980 Michael Bracey ends 59 hours 55 minutes trapped in an elevator, England.
- 02 Feb 1980 Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in February 1980?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
- The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in February 1980?
Serpentine
By: Thomas Thompson
This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
Smiley'S People
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
