1980 in Taiwan

Updated on Dec 10, 2023

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Decades: 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

Events from the year 1980 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 69 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents

President - Chiang Ching-kuo

Vice President - Hsieh Tung-min

Premier - Sun Yun-suan

Vice Premier - Hsu Ching-chung

1 February - The opening of Dong-ao Station, Hanben Station and Wuta Station of Taiwan Railways Administration in Nan'ao Township, Yilan County.

5 April - The opening of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City.

16 July - The establishment of Central Election Commission of the Republic of China.

12 November - The establishment of National Sun Yat-sen University in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City.

6 December - 1980 National Assembly and legislative election.

23 February - Shih Pei-chun, judo athlete.

7 March - Amy Hung, professional golfer.

5 May - Kingone Wang, actor, singer and host.

13 June - Jocelyn Wang, actress.

9 July - Lee Wei, actor and singer.

14 August - Maggie Chiang, singer and songwriter.

15 September - Jolin Tsai, singer and dancer.

29 September - Ady An, singer and actress.

22 October - Sonia Sui, model and actress.

10 November - Calvin Chen, singer and actor.

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