Historical figures in 1980
The atlas holds 15 people and 26 moments here, in 1980. The most recorded lives are Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Pope Francis. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Performers.
Notable people
Jimmy Carter
in 1980
6 moments here
James Earl Carter Jr. was an American naval officer, Georgia state senator and governor, the 39th president of the United States, and a…
Ronald Reagan
in 1980
5 moments here
American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…
Pope Francis
in 1980
2 moments here
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was an Argentine Jesuit priest, archbishop of Buenos Aires, cardinal, and head of the Catholic Church and…
Diana, Princess of Wales
in 1980
2 moments here
Diana Frances Spencer (1961–1997) was Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce in 1996.…
Elizabeth II
in 1980
1 moment here
Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…
Fidel Castro
in 1980
1 moment here
Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…
Gabriel García Márquez
in 1980
1 moment here
Colombian novelist, journalist, screenwriter, and Nobel laureate whose life moved between Colombia, Europe, Cuba, the United States, Mexico, and…
Jean-Paul Sartre
in 1980
1 moment here
French philosopher, writer, and political activist associated with existentialism. His documented movements include education and teaching across…
George H. W. Bush
in 1980
1 moment here
George Herbert Walker Bush was an American naval aviator, oil executive, congressman, diplomat, director of central intelligence, vice president, and…
Kofi Annan
in 1980
1 moment here
Ghanaian diplomat and statesman who served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.…
Freddie Mercury
in 1980
1 moment here
Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…
Indira Gandhi
in 1980
1 moment here
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…
Whitney Houston
in 1980
1 moment here
American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…
Selena
in 1980
1 moment here
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and business owner.…
Carrie Fisher
in 1980
1 moment here
Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, writer, and public advocate, internationally known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.…
Moments
- 1980 Sailing weekend to Cowes Diana, Princess of Wales
- 1980 Visit to Balmoral during courtship Diana, Princess of Wales
- 1980 Return to Colombia Gabriel García Márquez
- 1980 Iowa presidential campaign George H. W. Bush
- 1980 UNHCR personnel chief in Geneva Kofi Annan
- 1980 English study at Milltown Pope Francis
- 1980 Rector at San Miguel Pope Francis
- 1980 Early performances at Papa Gayo's Selena
- 1980 Modeling discovery at Carnegie Hall Whitney Houston
- 1980 Debates in Nashua Ronald Reagan
- 1980 Censored Scenes From King Kong on Broadway Carrie Fisher
- 1980 Debates Republican rivals in Chicago Ronald Reagan
- 1980 Tanzania visit before Zimbabwe independence Indira Gandhi
- 1980 Death in Paris Jean-Paul Sartre
- 1980 Debates Bush in Houston Ronald Reagan
- 1980 Audience with Pope John Paul II Jimmy Carter
- 1980 Belgrade official visit Jimmy Carter
- 1980 Lisbon official visit Jimmy Carter
- 1980 Madrid official visit Jimmy Carter
- 1980 Rome and Venice visit Jimmy Carter
- 1980 State visit to Nicaragua Fidel Castro
- 1980 Wins nomination in Detroit Ronald Reagan
- 1980 Madison Square Garden shows Freddie Mercury
- 1980 Uses Wexford as campaign base Ronald Reagan
- 1980 State visit to Rome Elizabeth II
- 1980 Reagan debate Jimmy Carter