Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1980

1979 1981

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.

Nadia Anjuman

Afghan journalist and poet

Born

1980 45 years ago

Died

November 4th, 2005 19 years ago — 25 years old

Worked as a journalist and poet in Afghanistan, focusing on the plight of women in her country. Published poetry reflecting the struggles and aspirations of Afghan women, contributing to the literary landscape in a challenging environment. Anjuman's work faced immense risks due to the political climate in Afghanistan. Tragically, her life ended in 2005.