The 1980s

Explore 1450 historical events from 1980–1989.

1988

Jonathan Biabiany, French footballer

Jonathan Ludovic Biabiany is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Antequera. Between 2008 and 2014, he was regarded as the fastest footballer in …

Jonathan Biabiany, French footballer

1988

Juan Mata, Spanish footballer

Juan Manuel Mata García is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for A-League Men club Melbourne Victory. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, but c…

Juan Mata, Spanish footballer

1988

Alfred Hui, Hong Kong singer

Alfred Hui Ting Hang is a Hong Kong singer. He rose to prominence as the eleventh-place finalist in the first season of The Voice. His debut studio album Departure Trilogy earned g…

Alfred Hui, Hong Kong singer

1988

Taoufik Makhloufi, Algerian athlete

Taoufik Makhloufi is an Algerian athlete who specialises in middle-distance running. He became the 1500 metres Olympic champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. In 2…

Taoufik Makhloufi, Algerian athlete

1988

Jonathan Toews, Canadian ice hockey player

Jonathan Bryan Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Chicago Bl…

Jonathan Toews, Canadian ice hockey player

1988

Andy Allen, Australian chef

Andrew Peter Allen is an Australian cook, food critic and television presenter. He is notable for winning the fourth season of MasterChef Australia in 2012, and for being a judge o…

Andy Allen, Australian chef

1988

Ana de Armas, Cuban actress

Ana Celia de Armas Caso is a Cuban and Spanish actress. She has been nominated for several accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA, and two Golden Globes.

Ana de Armas, Cuban actress

1988

Liu Xijun, Chinese singer

Sara Liu Xijun is a Chinese pop singer who rose to fame through televised singing competitions. Liu was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong province to a Hakka family and began as a singer…

Liu Xijun, Chinese singer

1988

Neftalí Feliz, Dominican baseball player

Neftalí Feliz Antonio is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tiger…

Neftalí Feliz, Dominican baseball player

1988

Ben Revere, American baseball player

Ben Daniel Revere is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays…

Ben Revere, American baseball player

1988

Paddy Holohan, Irish mixed martial artist

Patrick Pearse Holohan is an Irish politician and retired mixed martial artist who previously competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A profession…

Paddy Holohan, Irish mixed martial artist

1988

Adele, English singer-songwriter

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a British cultural icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. …

Adele, English singer-songwriter

1988

Trisha Paytas, American media personality

Trisha Paytas is an American media personality, actress, singer, and YouTuber. She is known for her multifaceted career on YouTube, marked by numerous online controversies and feud…

Trisha Paytas, American media personality

1988

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John Ryan Fitzpatrick is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. Fitzpatrick was the youngest driver to ever win the now defunct CASCAR Super Series championship, winning …

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1988

Jeremy Maclin, American football player

Jeremy Maclin is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the…

Jeremy Maclin, American football player

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1988

Brad Marchand, Canadian ice hockey player

Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins selected Marchand in…

Brad Marchand, Canadian ice hockey player

1988

Adam Lallana, English footballer

Adam David Lallana is an English professional football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He is currently manager of Southampton Under-21s.

Adam Lallana, English footballer