Hamburg Final Defensive Resolve
Larry Lloyd partners Kenny Burns as Forest hold Hamburg to a clean sheet in Madrid. His aerial defending helps protect John Robertson's first-half lead.
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1980 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 297 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1980.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1980
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 40 of 297 unique records.
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Herschel 400 Catalogue
The Herschel 400 catalogue is a subset of William Herschel's original Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars
History Man Television Adaptation
A television adaptation of Bradbury's university satire The History Man reached British audiences.
Home Office
Handles policing, prisons and internal security for the Thatcher government.
Housing Act
Promotes the Right to Buy policy through the Housing Act 1980.
Housing Act
Housing Act 1980 expands right to buy council housing and changes public sector housing policy
Ian Rush Signs from Chester City
Ian Rush joined Liverpool from Chester City in 1980 and went on to establish himself as the club's record goalscorer.
Immigration Policy
Maintains tighter immigration policy during nationality-law reform debates.
Industrial Policy
Supports reduced state intervention and tougher pressure on nationalised industries.
Industrial Recession
Faces criticism as manufacturing output and employment decline.
Jam
The Jam hit number one for the first time with what many believe to be the definitive Paul Weller song, "Going Underground", which was to become in effect the bands signature tune
Law
Founder Member of Law
Law Officers
Serves as Attorney General during the government's second year.
Led Zeppelin
After Led Zeppelin split, Page attempts the unrealised XYZ project with former Yes members.
Legislation
Coal Industry Act support reduces subsidies to the National Coal Board.
Leicester Promotion Attack
Young leads Leicester City's attack during the club's 1979-80 Second Division title-winning season, providing a focal point for its promotion push.
Let My Love Open the Door
Townshends solo breakthrough, following the death of Who drummer Keith Moon, was the 1980 release Empty Glass, which included a top-10 single, "Let My Love Open the Door", with long-time friend and guitarist, David Gilmour
Let My Love Open the Door
Townshends solo breakthrough, following the death of Who drummer Keith Moon, was the 1980 release Empty Glass, which included a top-10 single, "Let My Love Open the Door", with long-time friend and guitarist, David Gilmour
Madrid Final Centre Forward Role
Garry Birtles plays up front as Nottingham Forest face Hamburg in the European Cup final. His movement helps stretch the German defence during Forest's narrow win.
Magazine
In Australia the live album Play is recorded, 1980 brings the bands third release, The Correct Use Of Soap, and the departure of Simon
Mambo Sun
The Bongos enter the Billboard charts with a cover of the T. Rex song Mambo Sun.
McVicar
Plays John McVicar in the film, "McVicar", also Producer
Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
Lawson helps develop the Medium Term Financial Strategy announced in 1980, which sets medium-term objectives for monetary growth, borrowing and fiscal policy.
Misunderstanding
Sings Misunderstanding, one of Genesis's strongest early pop singles in America.
Monetarism
Howe keeps monetary targets central to the Government's economic strategy during his chancellorship.
Moscow Olympics
Presses British sporting bodies to stay away from the Moscow Olympics.
Neutronica
Releases the album Neutronica
Never for Ever
Records the Album, "Never for Ever"
New Order
Joy Divisions is renamed New Order, reborn as a three piece with Sumner assuming vocal duties; the group later recruited Morris girlfriend Gillian Gilbert to round out the lineup on keyboards
New Order
Joy Divisions is renamed New Order, reborn as a three piece with Sumner assuming vocal duties; the group later recruited Morris girlfriend Gillian Gilbert to round out the lineup on keyboards. After the suicide of Ian Curtis, the remaining members of Joy Division reform as New Order
Newcastle United
Joins Newcastle United as a schoolboy
NHS Keyhole Surgery
During Margaret Hilda Thatcher's government, keyhole surgery is used successfully to remove a gall bladder.
NHS Keyhole Surgery Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Keyhole surgery is used successfully to remove a gall bladder.
NHS Keyhole Surgery NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Margaret Hilda Thatcher serves as Prime Minister: Keyhole surgery is used successfully to remove a gall bladder.
NHS MRI Scanning
During Margaret Hilda Thatcher's government, mRI scanning is introduced.
NHS MRI Scanning Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: MRI scanning is introduced.
NHS MRI Scanning NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Margaret Hilda Thatcher serves as Prime Minister: MRI scanning is introduced.
Northern Ireland
Handles Northern Ireland policy during prison protests and security pressure.
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins the 1500m Olympic Gold Medal
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins the 800m gold medal
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