1980/1986 News
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[January 6th, 1986] The new Constitution of the Republic of Liberia came into force . It replaced the original 1847 Constitution and established a democratic framework for the government following the suspension of the previous constitution in 1980.
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
[January 6th, 1986] The new Constitution of the Republic of Liberia came into force . It replaced the original 1847 Constitution and established a democratic framework for the government following the suspension of the previous constitution in 1980.
[January 6th, 1986] Racehorse Last Suspect returned from retirement to brilliantly win the Johnny Clay Memorial 'Chase at Chepstow under jockey Richard Dunwoody.
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[January 6th, 1986] Racehorse Last Suspect returned from retirement to brilliantly win the Johnny Clay Memorial 'Chase at Chepstow under jockey Richard Dunwoody.
[January 6th, 1986] After a suicide attempt and an alcohol-fueled nervous breakdown, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford checked into rehab. He completed the Turbo album with the band a month later and successfully managed to stay sober.
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[January 6th, 1986] After a suicide attempt and an alcohol-fueled nervous breakdown, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford checked into rehab. He completed the Turbo album with the band a month later and successfully managed to stay sober.
[January 6th, 1986] NBA's Top-Paid Players for the 1985-86 season
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[January 6th, 1986] NBA's Top-Paid Players for the 1985-86 season
[January 6th, 1986] Jos DeLuc defeated Hercules Ayala on January 6, 1986, to win the World Wrestling Council's North American Heavyweight Championship.
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
[January 6th, 1986] Jos DeLuc defeated Hercules Ayala on January 6, 1986, to win the World Wrestling Council's North American Heavyweight Championship.
[September 29th, 1980] Colorful covers of today's magazines
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[September 29th, 1980] John Lennon interview (Newsweek)
John Lennon Interview: Newsweek, 9/29/1980 - Beatles Interviews Database
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January 6, 2026 at 5:06 AM
[September 29th, 1980] John Lennon interview (Newsweek)
[September 29th, 1980] A Ku Klux Klan faction trains for guerrilla warfare in Alabama, using automatic weapons and combat gear.
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 AM
[September 29th, 1980] A Ku Klux Klan faction trains for guerrilla warfare in Alabama, using automatic weapons and combat gear.
[September 29th, 1980] Lou Grant airs the episode "Harassment"
Lou Grant Season 4, Episode 2: Harassment
While Billie investigates sexual harassment at her own workplace, Lou develops a relationship with anew female reporter under his authority, causing a potential conflict of interest.
Original air…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Lou Grant airs the episode "Harassment"
[September 29th, 1980] U2 performed a concert at the Marquee Club in London, England, as part of their Boy Tour
U2 - Another time another place: Live at the Marquee London (29/09/1980)
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01 - The Ocean
02 - 11 O'Clock Tick…
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[September 29th, 1980] U2 performed a concert at the Marquee Club in London, England, as part of their Boy Tour
[September 29th, 1980] Toots and the Maytals perform live at the Hammersmith Palais in London, England
January 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Toots and the Maytals perform live at the Hammersmith Palais in London, England
[September 29th, 1980] Tom Snyder on the David Letterman Show
Tom Snyder on The David Letterman Show, September 29, 1980
Dave had guested on Tom Snyder's Tomorrow Show on Monday, September 22, 1980. At the time, Dave's morning show hadn't yet been cancelled. But the following Friday, September 26, NBC officially…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Tom Snyder on the David Letterman Show
[September 29th, 1980] CBS Radio Mystery Theater: The Ruby Lamp
"THE RUBY LAMP" #1122 (Originally aired on September 29, 1980)
"THE RUBY LAMP" #1122 (Originally aired on September 29, 1980) Starring Mandel Kramer, Teri Keane, John Beal (Written by Elspeth Eric)
PLOT: When a college professor creates a device capable of…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
[September 29th, 1980] CBS Radio Mystery Theater: The Ruby Lamp
[September 29th, 1980] U.S. patent application for Boba Fett's Slave I from Kenner was submitted
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 AM
[September 29th, 1980] U.S. patent application for Boba Fett's Slave I from Kenner was submitted
[September 29th, 1980] A Chinese special court is trying the "Gang of Four" and six others on sedition, rebellion, and persecution charges, with death penalty possible. The 10 defendants, linked to the Cultural Revolution, face accusations of illegal activities.
January 6, 2026 at 4:03 AM
[September 29th, 1980] A Chinese special court is trying the "Gang of Four" and six others on sedition, rebellion, and persecution charges, with death penalty possible. The 10 defendants, linked to the Cultural Revolution, face accusations of illegal activities.
[September 29th, 1980] The public educational television station now known as WHUT-TV was founded and began broadcasting as WHMM-TV. It was the first public educational station in the United States that was owned and operated by African Americans.
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
[September 29th, 1980] The public educational television station now known as WHUT-TV was founded and began broadcasting as WHMM-TV. It was the first public educational station in the United States that was owned and operated by African Americans.
[September 29th, 1980] The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (FWCA) was approved to authorize financial and technical assistance for states to develop conservation plans for nongame species—those not harvested by hunters or anglers.
January 6, 2026 at 4:01 AM
[September 29th, 1980] The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (FWCA) was approved to authorize financial and technical assistance for states to develop conservation plans for nongame species—those not harvested by hunters or anglers.
[September 29th, 1980] The Phillies tied and won 6-5 in the 15th, with Garry Maddox's game-tying hit and Manny Trillo's single. Dallas Green, quiet from laryngitis, praised the clutch win, as the Cubs' overused pinch hitters struggled to stop their pennant race surge.
1980 09 29 Maddox Singles To Tie Cubs
Garry Maddox singles home Pete Rose to tie the Chicago Cubs in the 15th inning at Veterans Stadium. The Phillies would win 6-5 to keep pace with Montreal in the 1980 NL East Division Race. Harry…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
[September 29th, 1980] The Phillies tied and won 6-5 in the 15th, with Garry Maddox's game-tying hit and Manny Trillo's single. Dallas Green, quiet from laryngitis, praised the clutch win, as the Cubs' overused pinch hitters struggled to stop their pennant race surge.
[September 29th, 1980] The English Beat , group portrait in New York City
January 6, 2026 at 3:04 AM
[September 29th, 1980] The English Beat , group portrait in New York City
[September 29th, 1980] Password Plus
Password Plus - (Episode 449) (September 29, 1980) (Betty White and Gene Rayburn) (Day 5)
The 449th episode of Password Plus! Thanks to @Sam Mitchell for his help with this project.
Airdate: September 29th, 1980
Celebrities: Betty White & Gene Rayburn
Hosted by Allen Ludden
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January 6, 2026 at 3:03 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Password Plus
[September 29th, 1980] Patricia Eve Gaugler, a 27-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, was murdered in Hanover County, Virginia. She was last seen alive around 3:00 PM at a Sunoco gas station in Ashland, Virginia, near Interstate 95. Her case remains unsolved.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Patricia Eve Gaugler, a 27-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, was murdered in Hanover County, Virginia. She was last seen alive around 3:00 PM at a Sunoco gas station in Ashland, Virginia, near Interstate 95. Her case remains unsolved.
[September 29th, 1980] A 32-year-old man died after being shot with the same .22-caliber gun used in three prior Buffalo shootings. All victims were Black, and witnesses described the gunman as White.
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 AM
[September 29th, 1980] A 32-year-old man died after being shot with the same .22-caliber gun used in three prior Buffalo shootings. All victims were Black, and witnesses described the gunman as White.
[September 29th, 1980] Diana Ross releases her single "It's My Turn"
It's My Turn
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It's My Turn · Diana Ross
To Love Again
℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1981-01-01
Recordingarranger, Producer, Composer Lyricist: Michael…
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Diana Ross releases her single "It's My Turn"
[September 29th, 1980] The Grateful Dead performed at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco
Grateful Dead 9/29/1980
Grateful Dead
09/29/80
Warfield Theater - San Francisco, CA
Set 1:
Dire Wolf
On The Road Again
Bird Song
Cassidy
Been All Around This World
Heaven Help The Fool
To Lay Me Down
Dark Hollow
Oh Babe It…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:04 AM
[September 29th, 1980] The Grateful Dead performed at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco
[September 29th, 1980] Peter Criss poses with his Catman mask and appeared on Tom Snyder to promote his Out Of Control album.
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
[September 29th, 1980] Peter Criss poses with his Catman mask and appeared on Tom Snyder to promote his Out Of Control album.