April 1980 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 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 April 1980: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 1980?
Events
- 01 Apr 1980 New York City's Transport Works Union Local 100 goes on strike, which continues for 11 days.
- 02 Apr 1980 Wayne Gretzky becomes first teenager to score 50 goals in an NHL season.
- 03 Apr 1980 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
- 06 Apr 1980 Post It Notes are introduced.
- 07 Apr 1980 Jimmy Carter breaks relations with Iran during hostage crisis
- 09 Apr 1980 Kings tie NHL rec with 2 shorthanded playoff goals in a pd vs. Isles
- 10 Apr 1980 Samuel Kanyon Doe takes over Liberia in a ''coup d'état'', ending over 130 years of democratic presidential succession in that country.
- 11 Apr 1980 Paul McCartney releases Coming Up
- 12 Apr 1980 BCMA, Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, forms
- 13 Apr 1980 Grease closes at Broadhurst Theater in New York City after 3,388 performances.
- 14 Apr 1980 1st Cubans of the Mariel boatlift sail to Florida
- 15 Apr 1980 Libya and Syria recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).
- 16 Apr 1980 Delhi beats Bombay by 240 runs to win Ranji Trophy final.
- 18 Apr 1980 Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia) declares independence from United Kingdom. Robert Mugabe becomes Prime Minister.
- 20 Apr 1980 Cubans begin to arrive in US from Mariel boatlift
- 21 Apr 1980 Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WWWW Detroit, Michigan
- 22 Apr 1980 Jane Froman, singer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), dies at age 72.
- 23 Apr 1980 Soviet submarine catches fire off Japan, nine die.
- 24 Apr 1980 US military operation to save 52 hostages in Iran, fails, 8 die
- 25 Apr 1980 Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Wayne Webb.
- 26 Apr 1980 Iran begins scattering US hostages from the US Embassy.
- 27 Apr 1980 Barbara Barrow wins LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic.
- 28 Apr 1980 Reunion Arena in Dallas opens
- 30 Apr 1980 Barnum opens at St. James Theater NYC for 854 performances
- 02 Apr 1980 United States President Jimmy Carter signs the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in April 1980?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
- The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
- Blondie - Atomic
- Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
- The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in April 1980?