The 1980s

Explore 1450 historical events from 1980–1989.

1985

Mike Rodgers, American sprinter

Michael Rodgers is an American professional track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100 m and the 60 m. He won the gold medal in the 100 m relay in Doha 2019. He is also th…

Mike Rodgers, American sprinter

1985

Giedo van der Garde, Dutch racing driver

Giedo Gijsbertus Gerrit van der Garde is a Dutch former racing driver and broadcaster, who competed in Formula One in 2013, and the FIA World Endurance Championship between 2016 an…

Giedo van der Garde, Dutch racing driver

1985

Meselech Melkamu, Ethiopian runner

Meselech Melkamu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. She defeated Meseret Defar to win the 5000 metres gold medal at the 2008 African Athletics Championships, but she is better k…

Meselech Melkamu, Ethiopian runner

1985

Deividas Stagniūnas, Lithuanian ice dancer

Deividas Stagniūnas is a Lithuanian former ice dancer. With Isabella Tobias, he is the 2011 Skate America bronze medalist and placed in the top ten at two European Championships. T…

Deividas Stagniūnas, Lithuanian ice dancer

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1985

John Isner, American tennis player

John Robert Isner is an American former professional tennis player. He was ranked as high as world No. 8 in singles and No. 14 in doubles by the Association of Tennis Professionals…

John Isner, American tennis player

1985

Brandon Bass, American basketball player

Brandon Sam Bass is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers and was selected in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hor…

Brandon Bass, American basketball player

1985

Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and model

Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress. She gained recognition for portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films (2016–2023). In 2018, Gadot was named one of Time's 100 most i…

Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and model

1985

Sarah Hughes, American figure skater

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes is an American former competitive figure skater. She is the 2002 Olympic Champion and the 2001 World bronze medalist in ladies' singles.

Sarah Hughes, American figure skater

1985

Ezequiel Lavezzi, Argentinian footballer

Ezequiel Iván "Pocho" Lavezzi is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward. During his career, his most important attributes were his pace, hardworking st…

Ezequiel Lavezzi, Argentinian footballer

1985

Robin Tonniau, Belgian politician

Robin J. E. Tonniau is a Belgian politician and member of the Chamber of Representatives. A member of the Workers' Party of Belgium, he has represented East Flanders since June 202…

Robin Tonniau, Belgian politician

1985

Ravi Bopara, English cricketer

Ravinder Singh Bopara is an English cricketer who plays for Northamptonshire and has represented the England national team. Originally a top-order batsman, his developing medium pa…

Ravi Bopara, English cricketer

1985

Kyle Busch, American race car driver

Kyle Thomas Busch is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress …

Kyle Busch, American race car driver

1985

Fernandinho, Brazilian footballer

Fernando Luiz Roza, known as Fernandinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielder…

Fernandinho, Brazilian footballer