1980

1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year of the 198th decade, the 20th century, the 2nd millennium and was starting on a Tuesday.

Unknown

 * Heaven 17 are formed in Sheffield.

January

 * January 28 - Nick Carter, member of the Backstreet Boys group.

September

 * September 6 - Kerry Katona, past member of the Atomic Kitten group.
 * September 27 - Moony

October

 * October 13 - Ashanti

November

 * November 17 - Isaac Hanson, member of the Hanson group.