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October 14, 1980

Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Historical Context for October 14, 1980

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

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 8, 1980, covering October 14, 1980.

  1. 1
    Album cover for The Game by Queen

    The Game

    Queen

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    13
  2. 2
    Album cover for Diana by Diana Ross

    Diana

    Diana Ross

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    33
  3. 3
    Album cover for Give Me The Night by George Benson

    Give Me The Night

    George Benson

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    Peak
    3
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    10
  4. 4
    Album cover for Xanadu (Soundtrack) by Olivia Newton-John/Electric Light Orchestra

    Xanadu (Soundtrack)

    Olivia Newton-John/Electric Light Orchestra

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    14
  5. 5
    Album cover for Panorama by The Cars

    Panorama

    The Cars

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    5
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    6
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    Album cover for Crimes Of Passion by Pat Benatar

    Crimes Of Passion

    Pat Benatar

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    Peak
    6
    Weeks
    8
  7. 7
    Album cover for Urban Cowboy by Soundtrack

    Urban Cowboy

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    3
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    22
  8. 8
    Album cover for Hold Out by Jackson Browne

    Hold Out

    Jackson Browne

    Last week
    9
    Peak
    1
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    13
  9. 9
    Album cover for Emotional Rescue by The Rolling Stones

    Emotional Rescue

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    1
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    13
  10. 10
    Album cover for Back In Black by AC/DC

    Back In Black

    AC/DC

    Last week
    10
    Peak
    10
    Weeks
    8

Notable Births

1980Paúl Ambrosi, Ecuadorian footballer[†]

Vicente Paúl Ambrosi Zambrano, commonly known as Paúl Ambrosi, is an Ecuadorian former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He spent the vast majority of his professional career at LDU Quito.

Amjad Khan (cricketer, born 1980)

1980Amjad Khan, Danish-English cricketer[†]

Amjad Khan is an international cricketer and barrister. Born in Denmark, he represents the country of his birth in international cricket, while also playing a single Test and a Twenty20 International for England in 2009. In a county cricket career lasting over a decade, he played for Kent and Sussex.

Scott Kooistra

1980Scott Kooistra, American football player[†]

Daniel Scott Kooistra [KOO-struh] is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at North Carolina State and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. Kooistra was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings.

1980Niels Lodberg, Danish footballer[†]

Niels Lodberg is a Danish former professional football player.

1980Terrence McGee, American football player[†]

Terrence Dewayne McGee is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist for the Buffalo Bills] of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons and was selected by the Bills in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. During his career, McGee was considered a versatile threat for his kick return skills as well as his defensive play.

Ben Whishaw

1980Ben Whishaw, English actor[†]

Benjamin John Whishaw is an English actor. He has received various accolades, including three British Academy Television Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.

Historical Events

6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea

1980The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party ended, having anointed North Korean President Kim Il Sung's son Kim Jong Il as his successor.[†]

The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held in the February 8 House of Culture in Pyongyang, North Korea, from 10 to 14 October 1980. The congress is the highest organ of the party, and is stipulated to be held every four years. 3,062 delegates represented the party's membership; 117 foreign delegates attended the congress, without the right to speak. The congress saw the reappointment of Kim Il Sung as WPK General Secretary and the Presidium of the Politburo established as the highest organ of the party between congresses.

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Headlines from October 14, 1980

CUBA IS PARDONING JAILED AMERICANS; AT LEAST 33 NAMED; STATUS OF 5 OTHERS IN DOUBT Congressmen Negotiated Move-- It Is Seen as Part of an Effort by Havana to Cut Friction Congressmen Played Role Havana Announces It Is Pardoning Jailed Americans Some May Not Return

By Juan de Onis Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13--The Cuban Government, in what was described as a good-will gesture, announced here today a general pardon for all Americans now serving prison terms in Cuban jails.

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A Tireless Friend of the Dispossessed; Adolfo Perez Esquivel Man in the News The Latin American Laureate: Tireless Friend of Dispossessed Most Are Presumed Dead A Sculptor by Profession

By Edward Schumacher Special To the New York Times

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 13--Adolfo Perez Esquivel stood patiently in sandals petting a white kitten and talking to Mexican television on the phone. It was one of dozens of phone calls that have poured in from all over the world since this ...

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Older Teachers Confront Stress In Changed Era; Average Teacher in 30's Stress Worries Leaders Stress Buffeting Older Teachers Who Survive Dips in Enrollment Effective but Unenthusiastic Slowed by Ulcers Student Rights at Issue

By Frances Cerra Special To the New York Times

FARMINGDALE, L.I, Oct. 13--The teacher parking lots empty quickly when the school day ends here, and administrators say it is hard to find teachers willing to stay late to coach teams or chaperone dances.

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