The 1980s

Explore 1450 historical events from 1980–1989.

1985

Jamie Adenuga, English MC and rapper

Jamie Adenuga, known professionally as Jme, is an English grime MC, songwriter, record producer, rapper and DJ. He is the co-founder of the crew and label Boy Better Know. He also …

Jamie Adenuga, English MC and rapper

1985

Shoko Nakagawa, Japanese actress and singer

Shoko Nakagawa is a Japanese media personality, singer, actress, voice actress, illustrator, YouTuber, and cosplayer. Also known by her nickname Shokotan (しょこたん), she is best know…

Shoko Nakagawa, Japanese actress and singer

1985

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Anthony Leon "P.J." Tucker Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Regarded as a rel…

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1985

Chris Paul, American basketball player

Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American former professional basketball player. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, …

Chris Paul, American basketball player

1985

Tommaso Ciampa, American wrestler

Tommaso Whitney, better known by the ring name Tommaso Ciampa, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a former AEW TNT Champio…

Tommaso Ciampa, American wrestler

1985

Jake Long, American football player

Jake Edward Long is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan W…

Jake Long, American football player

1985

Ryan Getzlaf, Canadian ice hockey player

Ryan Getzlaf is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Getzlaf played his entire NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer. A firs…

Ryan Getzlaf, Canadian ice hockey player

1985

Farah Jacquet, Belgian politician

Farah Jacquet is a Belgian politician and member of the Chamber of Representatives. A member of the Workers' Party of Belgium, she has represented Namur since June 2024.

Farah Jacquet, Belgian politician

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1985

Jon Schofield, English canoe racer

Jon Schofield is a British canoeist. He partnered with Liam Heath in the men's kayak double 200m sprint event, and they have won a bronze in K-2 200 at the 2012 Summer Olympics, an…

Jon Schofield, English canoe racer

1985

Jaroslav Halák, Slovak ice hockey player

Jaroslav Halák is a Slovak former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the ninth round, 271st overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL entry draft. Halá…

Jaroslav Halák, Slovak ice hockey player

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1985

Iwan Rheon, Welsh actor and singer

Iwan Rheon is a Welsh actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Simon Bellamy in the E4 series Misfits (2009–2011), Ramsay Bolton in the HBO series Game of Thrones (201…

Iwan Rheon, Welsh actor and singer

1985

Travis Zajac, Canadian ice hockey player

Travis Zajac is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Zajac was selected in the first round, 20th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2004 NHL entry draft. He play…

Travis Zajac, Canadian ice hockey player

1985

Dustin Lynch, American singer-songwriter

Dustin Charles Lynch is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released six albums and one EP for the label: a self-titled album i…

Dustin Lynch, American singer-songwriter

1985

Sam Perrett, New Zealand rugby league player

Sam Perrett, also known by the nickname of "Pez"' or "Sammy", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A representative for New Zealand at international level,…

Sam Perrett, New Zealand rugby league player

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1985

Zack Ryder, American wrestler

Matthew Brett Cardona is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under his real name. He previously performed in …

Zack Ryder, American wrestler

1985

Cristiane, Brazilian footballer

Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva, known as Cristiane, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian women's national team. A prolific forward, she was part of …

Cristiane, Brazilian footballer

1985

Tania Cagnotto, Italian diver

Tania Cagnotto is an Italian diver. She is the first female Italian diver to win a medal in a World Championship. A five-time Olympian, she won medals in both individual and synchr…

Tania Cagnotto, Italian diver

1985

Laura Harvey, English football coach

Laura Kate Harvey is an English football manager and former player who currently manages Seattle Reign FC of the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She holds USSF "A" …

Laura Harvey, English football coach

1985

Tathagata Mukherjee, Indian actor

Tathagata Mukherjee is a Kolkata-based Indian writer, Director and actor. He is best known for his experimentation in Bengali Cinema and his acting performances as lead in various …

Tathagata Mukherjee, Indian actor

1985

Denis Onyango, Ugandan football goalkeeper

Denis Masinde Onyango is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South African Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the Uganda national team.

Denis Onyango, Ugandan football goalkeeper