The 1980s

Explore 1450 historical events from 1980–1989.

1986 40 years ago

Will Peltz, American actor

William Peltz is an American actor, known for his roles in the supernatural horror film Unfriended (2014), the comedy-drama film Men, Women & Children (2014), and the supernatural …

Will Peltz, American actor

1986 40 years ago

Waka Flocka Flame, American rapper

Juaquin James Malphurs, known professionally as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2009 single "O Let's Do It", which entered the Billboard Hot…

Waka Flocka Flame, American rapper

1986 40 years ago

Robert Gesink, Dutch cyclist

Robert Gesink is a Dutch former cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2007 to 2024. His major victories include the 2012 Tour of California, the 2011 Tour of Oman and the 20…

Robert Gesink, Dutch cyclist

1986 40 years ago

Ben Smith, New Zealand rugby player

Benjamin Robert Smith is a retired New Zealand rugby union player, currently working for Super Rugby side Highlanders' management team. He formerly played for the Highlanders in th…

Ben Smith, New Zealand rugby player

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1986 40 years ago

Al Horford, Dominican basketball player

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso, nicknamed Big Al, is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a fiv…

Al Horford, Dominican basketball player

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1986 40 years ago

Micah Kogo, Kenyan runner

Micah Kemboi Kogo is a Kenyan long-distance runner, who specialises in the 10,000 metres. He is the former world record holder in the 10 kilometres road race event with a time of 2…

Micah Kogo, Kenyan runner

1986 40 years ago

Tomáš Verner, Czech ice skater

Tomáš Verner is a former Czech figure skater. He is the 2008 European champion, a medalist at two other European Championships, and a ten-time Czech national champion. He has won s…

Tomáš Verner, Czech ice skater

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1986 40 years ago

Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player

Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association…

Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player

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1986 40 years ago

Harold Arlen, American composer (born 1905)

Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 …

Harold Arlen, American composer (born 1905)

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1986 40 years ago

Broderick Crawford, American actor (born 1911)

William Broderick Crawford was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Willie Stark in the film All the King's Men (1949), which earned him an Academy Award and a …

Broderick Crawford, American actor (born 1911)

1986 40 years ago

Bessie Love, American actress (born 1898)

Bessie Love was an American-British actress who achieved prominence playing innocent, young girls and wholesome leading ladies in silent and early sound films. Her acting career sp…

Bessie Love, American actress (born 1898)

1986 40 years ago

Dechko Uzunov, Bulgarian painter (born 1899)

Dechko Uzunov was a Bulgarian painter. He was born in Kazanluk and died in Sofia at the age of 87. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer…

Dechko Uzunov, Bulgarian painter (born 1899)