1980

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon, former member of The Beatles and a prominent musician and activist, was assassinated outside his apartment building in New York City.

On November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Jimmy Carter. Reagan's presidency marked the beginning of significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including economic reforms and a strong stance against the Soviet Union.

In response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan, the United States, along with several other countries, boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. The boycott was a significant political statement during the Cold War and affected international sporting relations.