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Historical Context for June 13, 1980

In 1980, the world population was approximately 4,447,606,236 people[†]

In 1980, the average yearly tuition was $738 for public universities and $3,225 for private universities. Today, these costs have risen to $9,750 and $35,248 respectively[†]

Notable Births

1980Florent Malouda, French footballer[†]

Florent Johan Malouda is a French football coach and former professional player who played as a left winger. Born in French Guiana, he represented both France and French Guiana at the international level.

1980Diego Mendieta, Paraguayan footballer (died 2012)[†]

Diego Mendieta was a Paraguayan professional footballer who played as a forward. His death on 3 December 2012 reportedly caused by cytomegalovirus, an easily treatable disease, sparked international outrage after it was made known that his club Persis Solo refused to pay his hospital fees, thus resulting in his demise. Persis also owed Mendieta an estimated US$12,500 in salaries which had prevented him from returning to his native Paraguay. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), a worldwide representative organisation for professional football players, dubbed his death as a "disgrace for football".

1980Jamario Moon, American basketball player[†]

Jamario Raman Moon is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for one season at Meridian Community College and began his professional career with teams in the United States Basketball League and NBA Development League, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Mexican basketball team Fuerza Regia before signing with the Toronto Raptors in 2007. He has since played for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA, along with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA D-League.

1980Juan Carlos Navarro, Spanish basketball player[†]

Juan Carlos Navarro Feijoo, commonly known as either Juan Carlos Navarro or J. C. Navarro, is a Spanish former professional basketball player and current basketball executive. He is the current general manager of the Spanish EuroLeague club FC Barcelona Bàsquet. During his playing career, at a height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall, he played at the shooting guard position. During his playing days, Navarro was nicknamed "La Bomba", which is also the Spanish name for his signature basketball move, the tear drop, which was the shot Navarro was a specialist in and became well-known for.

1980Darius Vassell, English footballer[†]

Darius Markus Vassell is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward for Aston Villa, Manchester City, Ankaragücü and Leicester City.

1980Markus Winkelhock, German racing driver[†]

Markus Winkelhock is a German professional racing driver. He is the son of Manfred Winkelhock and nephew of Joachim Winkelhock, both of whom were Formula One drivers in the 1980s. During his brief Formula One career he led the 2007 European Grand Prix for several laps before retiring with mechanical problems. Having switched to sports and touring car racing, he has also won the FIA GT1 World Championship in 2012 with team-mate Marc Basseng.

Notable Deaths

1980Walter Rodney, Guyanese historian and activist (born 1942)[†]

Walter Anthony Rodney was a Guyanese historian, political activist and academic. His notable works include How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, first published in 1972. He was assassinated in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1980.

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Headlines from June 13, 1980

WESTERN EUROPEANS URGE ROLE FOR P.L.O. IN MIDEAST PARLEYS; FACT-FINDING MISSION URGED Venice Declaration Is Expected to Receive Approval Today From Common Market Leaders Friction Over Mention of P.L.O. Common Market Officials Call for a Direct P.L.O. Role in Mideast Talks 'Relaxed' and 'Reflective' Mrs. Thatcher Is Central Figure Another Meeting in 10 Days No Comment by State Department

By R.w. Apple Jr. Special To the New York Times

VENICE, June 12 West European foreign ministers reached substantial agreement tonight on the text of a declaration calling specifically for the Palestine Liberation Organization to take part in future Middle East peace negotiations.

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$13.6 Billion City Budget Is Voted; Tax Increases Total $141 Million; Real-Estate Tax Eliminated $13.6 Billion Budget, Close to the Amount Requested by Koch, Is Passed A Shared Victory

By Ronald Smothers

A $13.6 billion budget containing $141 million in tax increases was approved late last night by the New York City Board of Estimate and the City Council. It included increases over the Mayor's original proposal in funds for education, the police and possible wage rises.

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Experts Find the U.S. Diet Rich in Fat, Sugars and Salt; How America Eats How America Eats: Experts Say Fat, Sugars and Salt Are Still Plentiful in Diet Greater Emphasis on Nutrition 'Battle of the Eighties' Decline in Home Cooking New Foods Created

By William Serrin

Millions of Americans are increasingly concerned with good nutrition and keeping fit. Yet it is not clear that their interest in health and nutrition has spread through broad segments of the population, or even that those people who say they are interested in improved nutrition have altered their eating habits.

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I was wondering if anything interesting on the news was going on when I was born, and decided to create this website for fun. The purpose is to show people what was going on when they were born. With this website I've found out that it was a pretty slow news day on my birthday, but I bet it would feel cool to know a historical event happened on your birthday.

The data used in this project is provided by the New York Times API. They have by far the best API I was able to find, with articles dating back to the 1950s. There weren't any other major newspapers that had an API with close to as much data. The closest was the Guardian API, but theirs only went back to the 1990s. I decided to only use articles from the New York Times because their API was by far the best. This tool works if you have a birthday after the 1950s or so.

Some important dates in history I'd recommend looking up on this website are:

  • 9/11/2001: The September 11 Attacks happened on this day, the news articles from this date provide great context to the tragedy our nation suffered and the immediate response from the American people. The headlines capture the shock, confusion, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of this devastating event.
  • 7/20/1969: The historic Apollo 11 moon landing, when humans first set foot on another celestial body. The articles from this date showcase humanity's greatest achievement in space exploration and the culmination of the space race.
  • 11/9/1989: The fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The coverage provides fascinating insights into this pivotal moment in world history and the emotions of people as decades of division came to an end.
  • 1/20/2009: Barack Obama's inauguration as the first African American President of the United States, a watershed moment in American history that represented a major milestone in the ongoing journey toward racial equality.
  • 8/15/1969: The Woodstock Music Festival began, marking a defining moment in American counterculture and music history. The coverage captures the spirit of the era and the unprecedented gathering of young people.

These historical events are just a few examples of the fascinating moments in history you can explore through this tool. Whether you're interested in your own birthday, significant historical dates, or just curious about what was making headlines on any given day, this website offers a unique window into the past through the lens of contemporary news coverage.

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