The 1980s

Explore 1930 historical events from 1980–1989.

1981 45 years ago

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Todd Joseph Miller is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter. He played Erlich Bachman in the HBO sitcom Silicon Valley (2014–2017) and the Marvel Comics …

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1981 45 years ago

Giourkas Seitaridis, Greek footballer

Georgios "Giourkas" Seitaridis is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a right-back and occasionally as a centre-back. He has last played in 2013 for Super League G…

Giourkas Seitaridis, Greek footballer

1981 45 years ago

Gary Taylor-Fletcher, English footballer

Gary Taylor-Fletcher is an English football manager and former professional player who manages AFC Crewe. Prior to marrying his wife in June 2004 he was known as Gary Fletcher, ado…

Gary Taylor-Fletcher, English footballer

1981 45 years ago

Natalia Vodopyanova, Russian basketball player

Natalia Andreyevna Vodopyanova is a Russian basketball player. She was part of the Russian teams that won bronze medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and placed fourth in 2012; she…

Natalia Vodopyanova, Russian basketball player

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1981 45 years ago

Natalie Portman, Israeli-American actress

Natalie Hershlag, known professionally as Natalie Portman, is an actress, film producer and director with dual Israeli and American citizenship. She has had a prolific screen caree…

Natalie Portman, Israeli-American actress

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1981 45 years ago

Albie Morkel, South African cricketer

Johannes Albertus Morkel, better known as Albie Morkel, is a former South African cricketer. He is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm medium fast and bats left-handed. He was earma…

Albie Morkel, South African cricketer

1981 45 years ago

Raitis Grafs, Latvian basketball player

Raitis Grafs is a Latvian former professional basketball player. He played at the center position. Grafs represented the senior men's Latvian national team. He was a FIBA EuroStar …

Raitis Grafs, Latvian basketball player

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1981 45 years ago

Adriana Lima, Brazilian model and actress

Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2000 to 2018, having made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut in 1999, making her the longest-running…

Adriana Lima, Brazilian model and actress

1981 45 years ago

Radim Vrbata, Czech ice hockey player

Radim Vrbata is a Czech former professional ice hockey player. Playing as a right winger, he had a 16-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrbata was drafted in 1999 by…

Radim Vrbata, Czech ice hockey player

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1981 45 years ago

Chris Evans, American actor and producer

Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Steve Rogers / Captain America in various Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from Captai…

Chris Evans, American actor and producer

1981 45 years ago

Elano, Brazilian footballer and manager

Elano Blumer, known as Elano, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He is the current youth football manager of Santos.

Elano, Brazilian footballer and manager

1981 45 years ago

John Paintsil, Ghanaian footballer

John Paintsil is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who was an assistant coach at Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premiership. He played club football for Berekum Arsenal…

John Paintsil, Ghanaian footballer