The 1980s

Explore 1450 historical events from 1980–1989.

1988

Cameron van der Burgh, South African swimmer

Cameron van der Burgh OIS is a retired South African competitive swimmer and hedge fund analyst. He is Africa's first home-trained world record holder and individual male Olympic c…

Cameron van der Burgh, South African swimmer

1988

Dani Samuels, Australian discus thrower

Dani Stevens is an Australian retired discus thrower who in 2009 became the youngest ever female world champion in the event. She is the current national and Oceanian record holder…

Dani Samuels, Australian discus thrower

1988

Celso Borges, Costa Rican footballer

Celso Borges Mora is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Liga FPD club Alajuelense. With 164 international appearances, he is the most cappe…

Celso Borges, Costa Rican footballer

1988

Garrett Richards, American baseball pitcher

Garrett Thomas Richards is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, …

Garrett Richards, American baseball pitcher

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1988

NaVorro Bowman, American football player

NaVorro Roderick Bowman is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He most recently served as …

NaVorro Bowman, American football player

1988

Percy Harvin, American football player

William Percy Harvin III is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florid…

Percy Harvin, American football player

1988

Craig Kimbrel, American baseball player

Craig Michael Kimbrel is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of organization. He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, …

Craig Kimbrel, American baseball player

1988

Cheng Fei, Chinese gymnast

Cheng Fei is a Chinese retired artistic gymnast. She is a three-time World Champion in the vault (2005–2007) and 2006 World Champion in floor exercise. She was a member of the gold…

Cheng Fei, Chinese gymnast

1988

Tobin Heath, American soccer player

Tobin Powell Heath is an American former professional soccer player and entrepreneur. Playing primarily as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team, she won gol…

Tobin Heath, American soccer player

1988

Steve Mason, Canadian ice hockey player

Steve Mason is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. During his National Hockey League (NHL) career, he played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers an…

Steve Mason, Canadian ice hockey player

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1988

Javier Hernández, Mexican footballer

Javier Hernández Balcázar, commonly known by the nickname Chicharito, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is known for his clinical finishing, pace, and…

Javier Hernández, Mexican footballer

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1988

Sergio Agüero, Argentine footballer

Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo, also known as Kun Agüero, is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of h…

Sergio Agüero, Argentine footballer

1988

Staniliya Stamenova, Bulgarian canoeist

Staniliya Stamenova is a Bulgarian sprint canoer and former athletics competitor. She won the gold medal in the C-1 200 m event at the 2015 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in …

Staniliya Stamenova, Bulgarian canoeist

1988

Kimberley Busteed, Australian model

Kimberley Busteed is an Australian TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Australia 2007 and represented Australia in the 2007 Miss Universe pageant. S…

Kimberley Busteed, Australian model