The 1980s

Explore 1930 historical events from 1980–1989.

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1987

Masami Nagasawa, Japanese actress

Masami Nagasawa is a Japanese actress. She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters, receiving multiple accolades, including …

Masami Nagasawa, Japanese actress

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1987

Mollie King, English singer

Mollie Elizabeth King is an English radio presenter, singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Saturdays.

Mollie King, English singer

1987

Marcus Thornton, American basketball player

Marcus Terrell Thornton is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers before being selected in the second round of the 2009 …

Marcus Thornton, American basketball player

1987

Martin Harnik, German-Austrian footballer

Martin Harnik is a professional footballer who plays for German fifth-tier club TuS Dassendorf. Born in Germany, he has represented the Austria national team. He plays as a forward…

Martin Harnik, German-Austrian footballer

1987

Marko Grgić, Croatian footballer

Marko Grgić is a Croatian former footballer who played as a forward. He was called up for the Croatian national under-21 team in 2008, but was never capped.

Marko Grgić, Croatian footballer

1987

Andrew Cogliano, Canadian ice hockey player

Andrew Cogliano is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche of the …

Andrew Cogliano, Canadian ice hockey player

1987

Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Norwegian footballer

Per Ciljan Skjelbred is a former Norwegian footballer who played as a midfielder. He has previously played for Hertha Berlin and Hamburger SV, and has been capped 43 times playing …

Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Norwegian footballer

1987

Ali Stroker, American actress

Alyson Mackenzie Stroker is an American actress, author and singer. She is the first actor who uses a wheelchair to appear on a Broadway stage, and also the first to be nominated f…

Ali Stroker, American actress

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1987

Kendrick Lamar, American rapper

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, his music features conscious, introspective lyrics, with political cr…

Kendrick Lamar, American rapper

1987

Nozomi Tsuji, Japanese singer and actress

Nozomi Sugiura , known professionally by her birth name Nozomi Tsuji is a Japanese media personality, singer, and blogger. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese g…

Nozomi Tsuji, Japanese singer and actress

1987

Moeen Ali, English cricketer

Moeen Munir Ali is an English cricketer, who was formerly vice-captain of England in limited overs cricket. He played for England cricket team between 2014 and 2024. In domestic cr…

Moeen Ali, English cricketer

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1987

Rashard Mendenhall, American football player

Rashard Jamal Mendenhall is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football…

Rashard Mendenhall, American football player

1987

A-fu, Taiwanese singer and songwriter

Teng Fu-ju, known by her stage name A-FÜ, is a Taiwanese singer and songwriter. Prior to her solo debut in the music scene, A-FÜ was a member of Lazy Bomb, an indie band, and a dem…

A-fu, Taiwanese singer and songwriter

1987

Carsten Ball, Australian tennis player

Carsten Thomas Ball is an American-Australian retired professional tennis player. Although born and based in the United States, Carsten has represented Australia on tour.

Carsten Ball, Australian tennis player

1987

Joseph Ebuya, Kenyan runner

Joseph Ebuya is a Kenyan professional runner who specialises in the 5000 metres and was the 2010 IAAF World Cross Country Championships champion.

Joseph Ebuya, Kenyan runner