What Happened in Oct 1980

Muhammad Ali comes out of retirement

Holmes defended his title against contenders of varying quality, many quite good--Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, Bonecrusher Smith, Leon Spinks,... Read more

Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha" (1980 Album)

Aretha is a solo album by R&B singer Aretha Franklin released on Arista Records in 1980. This is the second album with this title to be released by... Read more

U2 releases "I Will Follow" single

"I Will Follow" is the opening track from U2's debut album, Boy. The song was released as a single, and has since become a fan favorite live; it is... Read more

"The Elephant Man" Is Released

The Elephant Man is a 1980 American film based on the story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th... Read more

The Police release Zenyattà Mondatta

Zenyattà Mondatta is the third album by The Police, released in 1980. The album was written during the band's second tour and recorded in four... Read more

Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter Debate

ROBERT MacNEIL: We're back now, for a full analysis of the Carter-Reagan encounter we've just witnessed. With us to score the debate as they saw it... Read more

1980 World Series

The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the first... Read more

U2 releases debut album "Boy"

Boy is the debut album from Irish rock band U2, released October 20, 1980. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the album received generally positive... Read more