1980

«	1980	»

The year 1980 (MCMLXXX) predates the launch of the Transformers brand by four years.

For further information, see: Transformers timeline

Events

Non-Fiction

• Takara launches the Diaclone toyline in Japan.
• Lamb & Company is founded.
• May 18 — Mount St. Helens erupts, inspiring the creation of the fictional Mount St. Hilary.

Births

• ???? — Brianne Drouhard, Joe Kyde
• February 10 — Yūki Tamaki
• February 23 — John-Paul Bove
• March 6 — Crystal Reid
• March 8 — Kazuyuki Okitsu
• April 25 — Rika Morinaga
• June 9 — Matthew Margeson
• October 13 — Mami Fukai
• November 2 — Vanesa Silva
• November 3 — Jimbo Salgado
• December 16 — Boris Cabrera