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1980 in Uruguay

Explore 4 historical events and records for Uruguay in 1980.

Historical records for Uruguay in 1980

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November

Referendum

Mendez, Aparicio · Montevideo · President of Uruguay · Government / Civic-Military Dictatorship

The electorate rejects the military regime's proposed constitutional reform

Other events (month unknown)

Mundialito Winning Goal Against Brazil

Victorino, Waldemar · Montevideo · Forward · Sport / Football

Victorino scores Uruguay's decisive goal in the 2-1 Mundialito final victory over Brazil at the Estadio Centenario, securing the invitational tournament trophy.

Nacional's Intercontinental Cup Triumph

de León, Hugo · Tokyo · Defender · Sport / Football

De León anchors Nacional's defence as the Uruguayan club defeats Nottingham Forest in the Intercontinental Cup to become world club champion.

Short-Period Comet Source

Fernandez, Julio · Science / Astronomy

Fernandez argues that a belt of cometary bodies beyond Neptune can provide the source population for short-period comets.

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