1980 in the United States
- 1980 in the United States
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Events
* Polish-American mathematician Antoni Zygmund retires from the faculty of the University of Chicago.
* Ronald Reagan (Republican) defeats incumbent Jimmy Carter (Democratic) and elected as the new President of the United States.
* Mount St. Helens erupts on May 18 in Washington state, killing 57 people
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Famous Song Writer And Former Beattle, John Lennon Was Shot Dead In New York City
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