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What Happened This Year 1980

All Events 102 Births 767 Deaths 275

Born in 1980

María de Villota

Race car driver and test driver
Born
1980 45 years ago
Died
October 11th, 2013 11 years ago — 33 years old

A race car driver competed in various championships, including the European Formula Three. Served as a test driver for the Marussia F1 Team during the 2012 Formula One season. Suffered a serious accident during testing in 2012, which led to significant challenges but continued to advocate for safety in motorsport. Recognized for contributions to increasing the visibility of women in motorsports.

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Terrence Kiel

American football player and safety
Born
1980 45 years ago
Died
July 4th, 2008 16 years ago — 28 years old

Played in the National Football League as a safety. Played for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs during his career. Notable for being drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Contributed to teams' defensive strategies and participated in regular season games until 2007. Career ended prematurely due to injuries and off-field issues.

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