Canada in 1980
You were born in 1980 in Canada, the year of the Quebec referendum and Terry Fox. The young one-legged runner became the symbol of Canadian courage.
💰 How much things cost in 1980
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 0.5 CAD/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 3.5 CAD | estimate |
| Coffee | 0.62 CAD | estimate |
| Ice cream | 0.55 CAD | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1980
The song of the year: Anne Murray – Could I Have This Dance (pop)
The summer hit: Blondie – Call Me
Other songs people listened to in 1980:
- Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
- John Lennon – (Just Like) Starting Over
- Olivia Newton-John – Magic
- Lipps Inc. – Funkytown
- Christopher Cross – Sailing
- Pat Benatar – Hit Me with Your Best Shot
📰 What happened in 1980
Event of the year: Trudeau returns to power; referendum on Quebec independence (60% No)
Sport: Quebec votes No in referendum; Terry Fox starts the Marathon of Hope
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope; the Quebec referendum is rejected
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