Timeline January 1980

Events in January 1980 12

• 1893 – 1980 Jimmy Durante (1893-1980) Died 29 January 1980, aged 86 American entertainer, singer, and comedian famous for his distinctive gravelly voice and large nose, which he nicknamed "the Schnozzola." He built a decades-long career across vaudeville, radio, film, and television. His signature sign-off phrases became part of American pop culture.
• 1980 Pretenders top the UK charts with Brass in Pocket Number one Their only UK number one.
• 1980 1980: Alan Jones Williams Australian Jones won the first Drivers' Championship for Frank Williams's team, establishing Williams as a major force in the sport.
• 1980 9 to 5 (Film and Song) Made her film debut starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy 9 to 5. She wrote and performed the title song, which reached number one on both the pop and country charts, earned an Academy Award nomination and won a Grammy. The film was a box-office smash.
• 1980 – 1981 Amadeus on Broadway Originated the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Broadway production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, earning his first Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. He lost to his co-star Ian McKellen, who played the jealous Salieri.
• 1980 Galileo at the National Theatre Took the lead role in John Dexter's production of Galileo, a performance that catapulted his stage career and cemented his reputation as one of Britain's leading actors.
• 1980 Moved to London Moved to London at the age of 22 with a growing reputation as a dub poet, performing in pubs, clubs and community centres.
• 1980 Pretenders release their debut album Pretenders A UK number one, with Kid and Mystery Achievement.
• 1980 Paul McCartney detained in Tokyo Wings tour cancelled Held for nine days over cannabis in his luggage — the Japan tour is cancelled and Wings fade out.
• 1980 – present Jenson Button The Smooth Operator 2009 World Champion with Brawn GP; master of driving in changing weather conditions.
• 1980 – present Xavi Hernández The Puppet Master Defining midfielder of the modern era; won the World Cup and two Euros with Spain.
• 1980 – present Marat Safin The Giant Two-time major winner known for his power and volatile temperament.