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1980 in Great Britain — Page 8
Explore 297 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1980.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1980
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The Island
Stars in The Island
The Long Good Friday
Stars in The Long Good Friday
Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist, replacing Gary Moore in the early-1980s line-up.
Transfer to Aston Villa
Saunders signs Withe as the final attacking addition to his championship team.
Unemployment
Howe defends the Government's anti-inflation strategy despite a substantial rise in unemployment.
Wall Stage Production Opens
The Wall concert production opened with a giant barrier constructed between performers and audience during the show.
Welsh Office
Serves as Welsh Secretary during recession and industrial decline.
Wind In the Willows
Publication of "Wind In the Willows"
Withe Joins Aston Villa Attack
Withe joins Aston Villa from Newcastle in 1980 and becomes the centre-forward Saunders requires for the coming title challenge.
World Record
Establishes a new mile world record of 3:48.8. Equals Sebastian Coes world record of 3:32.1 in the 1500m. After the Olympics Ovett lowers the 1500m world record time to 3:31.36
XYZ
Page explores the unrealised XYZ project with former Yes musicians after Led Zeppelin ends.
Yes
Joins Yes as keyboard player, bringing Buggles experience into the Drama period.
Yes
Joins Yes as vocalist after success with the Buggles.
Young Striker Breakthrough
Gary Shaw emerged as a sharp finisher at Aston Villa, laying the foundations for his prolific partnership with Peter Withe.
Youngest Forest European Cup Finalist
Gary Mills was a young member of Nottingham Forest's team that beat Hamburg in the 1980 European Cup final. His appearance gave him an early place in the history of the club's European achievements.
Youthful Starter in Madrid
Gary Mills takes part in the 1980 European Cup final as a young member of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side. The occasion makes him one of the youngest players in a winning European Cup team.
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