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1980 was the year that Iraq invaded Iran, starting an eight-year war in the Persian Gulf; Ronald Reagan was elected president over incumbent Jimmy Carter; the Solidarity trade union was formed in Poland; and Mt. St. Helens erupted in Washington.


Significant Book of 1980:
Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose

BOOK Brother William of Baskerville, investigating heresy in a northern Italian monastery, is forced to turn sleuth when he encounters seven bizarre deaths. A brilliant bibliomystery, THE NAME OF THE ROSE became a surprise international bestseller, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.

  Significant Music of 1980:
 Talking Heads' Remain in Light

BOOK A miraculous fusion of Afro-pop dance grooves, arty lyrics, and ferocious guitar playing, Talking Heads' REMAIN IN LIGHT ensured that '80s pop music would be different from anything that came before.




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