Breakup
Announces with the band that Led Zeppelin cannot continue without Bonham.
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1980 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 297 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1980.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1980
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December
Death of Robert Anthony Plant
Plant joins the decision that Led Zeppelin will not continue after Bonham's death.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin formally announces its break-up after John Bonham's death.
Assassination of John Winston Lennon
John Lennon is shot by deranged assailant, Mark Chapman as he and Yoko return to the Dakota after a recording session, he is pronounced dead at Roosevelt Hospital
Death of John Winston Lennon
Death of John Lennon, Lennon is shot dead by Mark David Chapman, in front of his apartment block in New York City
Summit Meeting at Dublin
Attends the Anglo-Irish summit in Dublin
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1980 Cup Final Goalkeeping
Protects Wolves’ lead against Nottingham Forest during the club’s 1980 League Cup final success.
1980 European Cup Final Squad Member
David Needham was named among Nottingham Forest's substitutes for the 1980 European Cup final against Hamburg. His inclusion reflected the depth of the squad that secured a second European championship.
1980 FA Cup Final Header
Heads the only goal as second-tier West Ham United defeat Arsenal.
1980 League Cup Coaching Triumph
Guides Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 1-0 League Cup final victory over reigning European champions Nottingham Forest.
1980 League Cup Final Winner
Scores the match-winning goal against Nottingham Forest at Wembley to secure Wolves’ second League Cup.
1980 Wembley Midfield Role
Contributes experience and midfield control as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Nottingham Forest to lift the League Cup.
Aberdeen Break Old Firm Dominance
Ferguson leads Aberdeen to the Scottish Premier Division title, ending the long run of league championships dominated by Celtic and Rangers.
Academy Award Nomination - Being There
At the 1980 Oscars, Sellers is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for Being There.
Alvin Martin Supporters Award in Cup Season
Alvin Martin is voted Hammer of the Year as his defending helps West Ham compete successfully in the FA Cup and domestic league.
American Philosophical Society
The American Philosophical Society elected Hoyle to membership.
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Arts Policy
Holds arts responsibilities while serving in the Cabinet.
Assassination of John Winston Lennon
The Strawberry Fields Memorial was constructed across the street from the Dakota building in memory of Lennon
Assisted Places
Develops assisted places policy for independent schools.
Bernabeu Final Shutout
Peter Shilton keeps Kevin Keegan and Hamburg scoreless in the European Cup final. His saves help Forest complete a second consecutive continental triumph.
Biko
Gabriels third album, arises as a collaboration with Steve Lillywhite, notable for the hit singles "Games Without Frontiers" and "Biko"
Biley Goals Help Portsmouth Win Promotion
Biley provides attacking thrust as Portsmouth rises from the Fourth Division, helping restore momentum to the Fratton Park club.
Black Sabbath
Joins Black Sabbath on drums after Bill Ward leaves during the Heaven and Hell period.
Blizzard of Oz
Founder Member of Blizzard of Oz
Blizzard of Oz
Founder Member of Blizzard of Oz
Blizzard of Oz
Founder Member of Blizzard of Oz
Blizzard of Oz
Founder Member of Blizzard of Oz
Blizzard of Oz
Founder Member of Blizzard of Oz
Boys From The Blackstuff
The serial helps to establish the career of Julie Walters, who played the most prominent female role as Angie, the wife of Chrissie, played by Michael Angelis
Boys From The Blackstuff
The serial is written by Liverpudlian playwright Alan Bleasdale, as a sequel to a television play, The Black Stuff, which he had originally written for BBC1s Play for Today anthology series in 1978
Boys From The Blackstuff
Yosser Hughes is played by Bernard Hill
Boys From The Blackstuff
The serial helps to establish the career of Julie Walters, who played the most prominent female role as Angie, the wife of Chrissie, played by Michael Angelis
British Leyland
Presses British Leyland to reduce dependence on state support.
British Steel Chairmanship
MacGregor took charge of British Steel during a period of serious financial losses and industrial restructuring.
British Steel Corporation
British Steel faces heavy losses before MacGregor imposes closures and redundancies.
British Steel Corporation
Takes charge of British Steel amid closures and large losses.
British Steel Plant Closures
MacGregor pursued steel plant closures and workforce reductions as part of his management of the corporation.
Budget
Geoffrey Howe presents the 1980 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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