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1980 in Canada

Explore 6 historical events and records for Canada in 1980.

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Historical records for Canada in 1980

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 6 unique records.

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March

3 March 1980

Prime Minister of Canada

Trudeau, Pierre Elliott · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Returns to power after the 1980 federal election.

May

20 May 1980

Quebec Referendum

Trudeau, Pierre Elliott · Montreal · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Campaigns for the No side in Quebec first sovereignty referendum.

Other events (month unknown)

1980

Attorney General

Chretien, Jean · Quebec · Attorney General · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Attorney General

1980

Bryan Adams

Adams, Bryan · Arts / Art

Adams releases his 1st solo Album, "Bryan Adams"

1980

Minister of Justice

Chretien, Jean · Minister of Justice · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Minister of Justice

1980

Minister of Social Development

Chretien, Jean · Minister of Social Development · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Minister for Social Development

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