The following are the baseball events of the year 1980 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
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Champions
Major League Baseball
World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2); Mike Schmidt, MVP
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| East | New York Yankees | 0 | ||||||
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| East | Philadelphia Phillies | 4 | ||||||
| East | Philadelphia Phillies | 3 | ||||||
| West | Houston Astros | 2 | ||||||
- American League Championship Series: Frank White, MVP
- National League Championship Series Manny Trillo, MVP
- All-Star Game, July 8 at Dodger Stadium: National League, 4-2; Ken Griffey, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Tigres de Licey (Dominican Republic)
- College World Series: Arizona
- Japan Series: Hiroshima Toyo Carp over Kintetsu Buffaloes (4-3)
- Little League World Series: Long Kuong, Hua Lian, Taiwan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- George Brett (AL)
- Mike Schmidt (NL)
- Houston Keppinger ALL WORLD
- Cy Young Award
- Steve Stone (AL)
- Steve Carlton (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Joe Charboneau (AL)
- Steve Howe (NL)
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Events
January-March
- January 9 - Al Kaline and Duke Snider are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Albert William "Al" Kaline, also known as Mr Tiger, (ˈkʰeɪˌlaɪn born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore Maryland) is a former Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider (born September 19, 1926 in Los Angeles California) Nicknamed "The Silver Fox" Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines Kaline is the 10th player to be elected in his first year of eligibility, while Snider is making his 11th appearance on the ballot.
- February 12 - The Board of the Oakland Coliseum and the Oakland City Council both reject an attempt to buy out the remainder of the Oakland Athletics' lease to the stadium. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Oakland (ˈoʊklənd founded in 1852 is the eighth-largest city in the U The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. This blocks an attempt to sell the team and a possible move to Denver. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States
- March 8 - Rookie Joe Charboneau of the Cleveland Indians is attacked outside a Mexico City hotel. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Joseph Charboneau (born June 17, 1955 in Belvidere Illinois) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians and is The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico A fan seeking his autograph stabs him in the chest with a pen. Charboneau misses the start of the year, but goes on to bat 0. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 289, hitting 23 home runs, while driving in 87 RBI in 131 games. He will be elected American League Rookie of the Year. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America
- March 12 - Slugger Chuck Klein and former Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Charles Herbert "Chuck" Klein ( October 7 1904 - March 28 1958) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Early life Yawkey was born Thomas Austin His grandfather owned a successful lumber and iron business and attempted to purchase the Detroit Tigers but died amid the negotiations Yawkey is the first club owner selected who never served as a player, manager, or general manager.
April-December
- May 23 - Texas Rangers pitcher Fergie Jenkins wins his 250th game against the Oakland Athletics. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed former The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Jenkins pitched a complete game for the Rangers, striking out eight batters in the victory.
- June 27 - Jerry Reuss of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the San Francisco Giants 8-0 at Candlestick Park. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Jerry Reuss (born June 19 1949 in St Louis Missouri) -- pronounced "royce" -- is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California
- July 4 - Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan strikes out César Gerónimo of the Cincinnati Reds, to become the fourth major league pitcher ever to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in César Francisco Gerónimo Zorrilla (born March 11, 1948 in El Seibo, Dominican Republic) known as César Gerónimo, is a former The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Gerónimo was also Bob Gibson's 3,000th career strikeout victim six years earlier. Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the Despite the milestone, Ryan allows six runs in four 1/3 innings and Houston loses, 8–1.
- July 6 - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton becomes the major leagues' left-handed strikeout king, fanning seven Cardinals in an 8–3 Phillies win to bring his career total to 2,836. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Mickey Lolich had held the record with 2,832. Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940 in Portland Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher from 1962
- July 8 - At Dodger Stadium, the National League battles back to win its ninth consecutive All-Star Game over the American League, 4-2. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Ken Griffey goes 2-for-3 with a solo home run to win the MVP honors. George Kenneth Griffey (born April 10, 1950 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball star
- July 30 - Houston Astros pitcher J. R. Richard suffers a stroke during his first attempt to pitch since being hospitalized for tests weeks earlier. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. James Rodney Richard (born March 7 1950 is a former right-handed All-Star Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from He would not play again.
- September 10 - Bill Gullickson strikes out 18, the most by a major league rookie pitcher, as the Montreal Expos beat the Chicago Cubs 4–2. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. William Lee Gullickson (born February 20, 1959 in Marshall Minnesota) is a former Major league baseball Pitcher who played for Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- September 20 - George Brett goes 0-for-4 dropping his batting average under 0. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 400. It will not climb above 0. 400 again. He will finish the season with a 0. 390 batting average, the closest any player had come to a 0. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 400 batting average since Ted Williams in 1941. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Only Tony Gwynn will come closer than that before the twentieth century ends. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and
- September 24 - The Atlanta Braves reach the 1,000,000 mark in attendance. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. It marks the first time that every National League team has drawn at least 1,000,000 fans for a season. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- October 4 - In a 17–1 rout of the Minnesota Twins, Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals becomes the first major league player ever to be credited with 700 at-bats in a single season, and ends the year with 705 at bats. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955 in Montgomery Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. He also sets the AL record for singles in a season with 184, eclipsing the mark Sam Rice set in 1925. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Wilson also becomes only the second player in major league history to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate, matching the feat accomplished by Garry Templeton in 1979. Garry Lewis Templeton (born March 24 1956 in Lockney Texas) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell,
- October 4 - Philadelphia's Mike Schmidt hits a 2-run home run in the top of the 11th inning to give the Phillies a 6-4 win over the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium, clinching the National League East title. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 The home run is Schmidt's 48th of the season, breaking Eddie Mathews' single-season record for third baseman set in 1953. Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game
- October 5 - On October 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers had been down three games to the Houston Astros to tie for the National League West Division title. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Needing a sweep of the Astros, the Dodgers complete just such a sweep today; each of the wins by a single run. They will play a one game playoff tomorrow.
- October 6 - After suffering through the three game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers the last three days, Joe Niekro wins his twentieth game of the season to earn a win for the Houston Astros 7-1. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Joseph Franklin Niekro ( November 7 1944 &ndash October 27 2006) was an American Starting pitcher in Major League The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. It is the Astros' first Division Title.
- October 10 - In Game 3 of the 1980 American League Championship Series, and with the Yankees leading 2-1, Kansas City's George Brett deleivered a 3-run home run off New York's reilef pitcher Rich Gossage, and with it total revenge for the Royals, who won the pennant after being second best to the Yankees in the ALCS in 1976, 1977 and 1978. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The American League Championship Series faced the 97-65 Kansas City Royals against the team that had defeated them three straight years in the ALCS from 1976-1978 Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5 1951 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The Royals won the pennant in, of all places, Yankee Stadium. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City.
- October 12 - The Phillies capture their first National League pennant since 1950 with a 10-inning 8-7 win over the Houston Astros at the Astrodome, in the 5th and final game of the National League Championship Series. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome Each of the last four games was decided in extra innings. The Phils, down by 3 runs to Nolan Ryan in the 8th inning, rally and go ahead on Garry Maddox's double in the 10th inning. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in Garry Lee Maddox (born September 1 1949 in Cincinnati Ohio) nicknamed "The Secretary of Defense" is a former Center fielder in
- October 21 - The Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series, the first World Series Championship in their 98-year history, by beating the Kansas City Royals 4–1 in Game Six. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the only World Series title The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve Carlton earns the win, though the most memorable moment may be Tug McGraw on the mound jumping for joy as he earns the save after loading the bases with no outs. Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr ( August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was a colorful Major League Baseball relief Pitcher Another equally memorable moment comes with one out in the bottom of the ninth when Frank White's pop-up is bobbled by Bob Boone, only to be tipped into the glove of Pete Rose. Frank White may refer to Frank White (baseball (born 1950 American Major League Baseball player Frank White (bishop Current bishop Philadelphia's Mike Schmidt is named MVP, hitting . Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career 381 with two home runs and seven RBI, while KC's Willie Wilson is the "goat", striking out a WS-record 12 times, including the final out of the Series with the bases loaded, and hitting only . Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955 in Montgomery Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals scapegoat was a Goat that was driven off into the wilderness as part of the ceremonies of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in Judaism during the times 154. Of the original 16 Major League franchises from 1901, the Phillies are the last to win their first World Series.
- November 3 - An era ends for the Oakland Athletics as the sale of the team is finalized. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The flamboyant Charlie O. Finley sells the team to Walter Hass, ending his relationship with the team. Charles Oscar Finley ( February 22 1918 - February 19 1996) nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American
- November 4 - Sadaharu Oh announces his retirment as a player from Japanese baseball. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the His 868 documented career home runs remain an unapproached world record among professional baseball players.
- December 9 - The Chicago Cubs trade relief pitcher Bruce Sutter to their arch-rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals for first baseman Leon Durham. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Howard Bruce Sutter (ˈsuːtɚ born January 8 1953 in Lancaster Pennsylvania) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who was The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Leon Durham (born July 31, 1957 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 10 seasons Sutter will go on to save many more games for the Caridnals, while Durham's critical error in Game 5 of the 1984 National League Championship Series will doom the Cubs. The National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October
Births
January-March
- January 3 - Brad Salmon
- January 10 - Matt Roney
- January 12 - Bobby Crosby
- January 15 - J.D. Closser
- January 15 - Matt Holliday
- January 16 - Albert Pujols
- January 17 - Mike Rabelo
- January 20 - Franklyn German
- January 25 - Phil Stockman
- January 26 - Brandon Medders
- January 26 - Antonio Pérez
- February 1 - Héctor Luna
- February 3 - Skip Schumaker
- February 4 - Steve Schmoll
- February 4 - Doug Slaten
- February 7 - Brad Hennessey
- February 10 - César Izturis
- February 11 - Matt Lindstrom
- February 12 - Adam Stern
- February 13 - Drew Henson
- February 15 - Don Kelly
- February 18 - Walter Young
- February 20 - Ryan Langerhans
- February 27 - John Hattig
- March 4 - Jack Hannahan
- March 7 - Scott Munter
- March 11 - Chris Burke
- March 11 - Rich Hill
- March 13 - Byron Gettis
- March 15 - Freddie Bynum
- March 25 - Neal Cotts
- March 31 - Chien-Ming Wang
April-June
- April 9 - Ryan O'Malley
- April 11 - Mark Teixeira
- April 14 - John Van Benschoten
- April 15 - Yoel Hernández
- April 20 - Chris Duffy
- April 21 - Jeff Keppinger
- April 22 - Carlos Hernández
- April 25 - Mike Rouse
- April 25 - Kazuhito Tadano
- April 26 - Mike Wood
- April 29 - Kelly Shoppach
- May 5 - Chad Bentz
- May 8 - Jason Davis
- May 12 - Felipe López
- May 15 - Josh Beckett
- May 18 - Luis Terrero
- May 20 - Austin Kearns
- May 22 - Ruddy Lugo
- May 22 - Chad Tracy
- May 24 - Justin Hampson
- May 25 - Scott Hairston
- May 26 - Sean Barker
- May 29 - Cha Seung Baek
- June 16 - Dewon Brazelton
- June 6 - Matt Belisle
- June 9 - Mike Fontenot
- June 21 - Sendy Rleal
- June 26 - Chris Shelton
July-September
- July 1 - Nelson Cruz
- July 2 - Jermaine Van Buren
- July 3 - John Koronka
- July 12 - Brad Eldred
- July 15 - Reggie Abercrombie
- July 15 - Jung Bong
- July 15 - Chris Denorfia
- July 17 - Justin Knoedler
- July 21 - C. C. Sabathia
- July 23 - Dallas McPherson
- July 25 - Shawn Riggans
- July 26 - Jason Botts
- July 28 - Wilson Betemit
- July 29 - Ryan Braun
- August 8 - Craig Breslow
- August 13 - Jonah Bayliss
- August 17 - Brett Myers
- August 19 - Lance Cormier
- August 23 - Denny Bautista
- August 23 - Marcus McBeth
- August 25 - Neal Musser
- August 24 - Kevin Correia
- August 26- Brendan Harris
- August 28 - Ryan Madson
- August 30 - Russ Adams
- September 4 - Pat Neshek
- September 7 - Mark Prior
- September 9 - Todd Coffey
- September 9 - Ray Sadler
- September 12 - Sean Burroughs
- September 13 - Daisuke Matsuzaka
- September 12 - Maicer Izturis
- September 17 - Danny Haren
- September 19 - Ryan Roberts
- September 24 - Levale Speigner
- September 29 - Miguel Asencio
- September 29 - Dewon Day
- September 30 - Bryan Bullington
October-December
- October 1 - Chad Orvella
- October 9 - Mark McLemore
- October 10 - Noah Lowry
- October 18 - Shane Komine
- October 19 - José Bautista
- October 19 - Rajai Davis
- October 20 - José Veras
- October 21 - Troy Cate
- October 21 - Jon Coutlangus
- October 23 - Pedro Liriano
- October 25 - Clint Nageotte
- October 27 - Kelvin Jiménez
- October 30 - Mike Jacobs
- November 6 - Mike Thompson
- November 21 - Hank Blalock
- November 22 - Jonny Gomes
- November 23 - Jonathan Papelbon
- November 24 - Jeff Salazar
- November 25 - Nick Swisher
- November 30 - Shane Victorino
- December 2 - Eric Reed
- December 4 - Gustavo Chacín
- December 11 - Joe Blanton
- December 21 - Royce Ring
- December 23 - Cody Ross
- December 27 - Jason Repko
Deaths
- January 10 - Hughie Critz, 79, second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants who led NL in fielding four times and double plays three times
- January 21 - Gene Rye, 73, outfielder for the 1931 Boston Red Sox
- February 2 - Jack Rothrock, 74, center fielder for four different teams from 1925 to 1937, who led the victorious St. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Bradley Keith Salmon (born January 3, 1980 in Pensacola Florida) is an American Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Matthew Stephen Roney (born on January 10 1980 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of the American Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople This article is for the baseball player For the comic strip character see Superosity. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Jeffrey Darrin "J D" Closser (born January 15, 1980 in Beech Grove Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Catcher in Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Matthew Thomas "Matt" Holliday (born January 15, 1980, in) nicknamed "Big Daddy" is the starting Left fielder for the Colorado Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Michael Gregory Rabelo (born January 17, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Florida Marlins. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Franklyn Miguel Germán Madé (born January 20, 1980 in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Phillip Matthew Stockman (born January 25, 1980 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England) is a Pitcher in Major Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Brandon Edward Medders is a Baseball Pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. This article is about the Spanish statesman For the baseball player of the same name see Antonio Pérez (baseball Antonio Pérez (1539-1611 Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Héctor R Luna (born February 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Jared Michael "Skip" Schumaker (born February 3, 1980 in Torrance California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Stephen John Schmoll (born February 4, 1980 in Silver Spring Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher in the Washington Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Douglas Slaten (born February 4, 1980 in Venice, California) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Arizona Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Brad Martin Hennessey (born on February 7, 1980 in) is a Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead César David Izturis (ɪsˈtʊərɪs (born February 10, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Matthew James Lindstrom (born February 11, 1980 in Rexburg Idaho) is a Major League Baseball closer for the Florida Marlins Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Adam James Stern (born February 12, 1980 in London Ontario) is a Canadian Outfielder in Major League Baseball who Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Drew Daniel Henson (born February 13, 1980 in) is a former professional Baseball player and current American football Quarterback Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Donald Thomas Kelly (born February 15, 1980 in Butler, Pennsylvania) is an American Baseball player in the Arizona Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Ryan David Langerhans (born February 20, 1980 in San Antonio Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Washington Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation John Duane Hattig (born February 27, 1980 in Tamuning Guam) is a corner Infielder currently playing for the Reno Silver Sox Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth John Joseph "Jack" Hannahan IV (born March 4, 1980 in St Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Scott Michael Munter (born March 7, 1980 in Norfolk, Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher in the San Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Chris Burke may refer to Chris Burke (actor (born 1965 an American actor Chris Burke (baseball (born 1980 a Major League Baseball Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Richard Joseph "Rich" Hill (born March 11, 1980 in Boston Massachusetts) is a left-handed Starting pitcher for the Iowa Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Byron Earl Gettis (born March 13, 1980 in Centreville, Illinois) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball for Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Freddie Lee Bynum Jr (born March 15, 1980 in Wilson North Carolina) is a Shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles of Major Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Neal James Cotts (born March 25, 1980 in Lebanon Illinois) is a Left-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher currently Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Chien-Ming Wang ( Pinyin: Wáng Jiànmín born March 31, 1980 in Tainan, Taiwan) is a Taiwanese Starting pitcher for Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Ryan O'Malley (born April 9, 1980 in Springfield Illinois) is a Pitcher in professional baseball who has played for the Chicago Cubs Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Mark Charles "Tex" Teixeira (tʰɛˈʃɛɹə born April 11, 1980 in Annapolis Maryland) is a Major League Baseball player with the Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in John Wesley Van Benschoten (Born April 14, 1980 in San Diego California) is a Major League Baseball player Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Yoel Alejandro Hernández (born April 15, 1980 in Ciudad Bolívar Venezuela) is a middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Christopher Ellis Duffy (born April 20, 1980 in Brattleboro Vermont) is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays Outfield Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Keppinger (born April 21, 1980 in Miami Florida) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop currently Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Carlos Enrique Hernández (born April 22, 1980 in Guacara Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Starting Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. For the other baseball player with a similar name see Mike Rose. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan 's Pacific League. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Michael Roy Wood (born March 3, 1946, in Crewe, Cheshire, England) is a British politician and Labour Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Kelly Brian Shoppach (pronounced SHOP-ick (born April 29, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Cleveland Indians Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Chad Robert Bentz (born on May 5, 1980 in Seward, Alaska) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who currently plays for the Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Jason Thomas Davis (born May 8, 1980 in Chattanooga Tennessee) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Pitcher for Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Felipe López (born May 12, in Bayamón Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Second base / Shortstop who Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Luis Enrique Terrero (born May 18, 1980 in Barahona Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Baltimore Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Austin Ryan Kearns (born May 20, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball player Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Ruddy Joraider Lugo (born May 22, 1980 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional Baseball player Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Chad Austin Tracy (born May 22, 1980 in Charlotte North Carolina) is a Third baseman in Major League Baseball who plays with Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Justin Michael Hampson (born May 24, 1980, in Belleville Illinois) is an American professional baseball player Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Scott Alexander Hairston (born May 25, 1980 in Fort Worth Texas) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Sean Reed Barker (born May 26, 1980 in Bakersfield California) is a professional Baseball player currently playing in the Colorado Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Cha Seung Baek (born May 29, 1980 in Busan, South Korea) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the San Diego Padres Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Dewon Cortez Brazelton (born June 6, 1980 in Tullahoma Tennessee) is a major league pitcher currently a Free agent. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Matthew Thomas Belisle (born June 6, 1980 in Austin Texas) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Pitcher for the Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Michael Eugene "Mike" Fontenot (born June 9, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Chicago Cubs. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Sendy Rleal (reɪˈæl without the first 'l' born June 21, 1980) pitched as a reliever for the Baltimore Orioles in 2006 Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Nelson Ramon Cruz (born July 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Jermaine Russell Van Buren (born July 2, 1980 in Laurel Mississippi) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. John Vincent Koronka (born July 13, 1980 in Clearwater Florida) is a Left-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher currently Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Bradley Ross "Ross" Eldred (born July 12, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale FL) is a First baseman in the Chicago White Sox Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Reginald Damascus Abercrombie (born July 15, 1981 in Columbus Georgia) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Houston Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Christopher Anthony Denorfia (born July 15, 1980 in Bristol Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Justin Joseph Knoedler (born July 17, 1980 in Springfield Illinois) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Oakland Athletics Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Dallas Lyle McPherson (born July 23, 1980 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a Third baseman with the Florida Marlins Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Shawn Willis Riggans (born July 25, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Tampa Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Jason Carl Botts (born July 26, 1980 in Paso Robles, California) is an American Baseball player for the NPB Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Wilson Betemit, pronounced Bay-tah-mee, though many broadcasters mispronounce it Bet-uh-mit, (born November 2, 1981 in Santo Domingo Dominican Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Ryan Joseph Braun, nicknamed The Hebrew Hammer (born November 17 1983 in Mission Hills California) is an American Right-handed All Star Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Craig Andrew Breslow (born August 8, 1980, in New Haven, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Jonah James Bayliss (born August 13, 1980 in North Adams Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher in the Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Brett Allen Myers (born August 17) is a right-handed Starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Lance Robert Cormier (CORE-mee-yeh (born August 19, 1980 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a right-handed baseball Pitcher for the Baltimore Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Denny M Bautista (born August 23, 1980 in Sánchez, Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Marcus Andre McBeth (born August 23, 1980 in Spartanburg South Carolina) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Neal Gordon Musser (born August 25, 1980 in Otterbein Indiana) is an American Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Kevin John Correia (born 1980-08-24 in San Diego, California) is a Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Brendan Michael Harris (born August 26, 1980 in Albany New York) is a Major League Baseball Infielder who currently plays for Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Ryan Michael "Bridge to Lidge" Madson (born August 28, 1980, in Long Beach, California) is a Major League Baseball Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Russ Moore Adams (born August 30, 1980 in Laurinburg North Carolina) is an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Patrick J Neshek (born September 4, 1980 in Madison, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Mark William Prior (born September 7, 1980 in San Diego, California, United States) is a Starting pitcher for the Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Justin Todd Coffey (born September 9, 1980 in Forest City, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Raymond Lee Sadler (born September 9 1980 in Clifton Texas) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Sean Patrick Burroughs (born September 12, 1980, in Atlanta Georgia) was a Third baseman for the San Diego Padres in Major Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September is a Japanese Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He previously played for the Seibu Lions in Japan 's Pacific League Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Maicer E Izturis (ˈmaɪsɛr ɪsˈtʊərɪs (born September 12 1980 in Barquisimeto Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Infielder Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Daniel John 'The Baron' Haren (born September 17, 1980 in Monterey Park, California) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Ryan Alan Roberts (born September 19, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Texas Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Jimmy Levale Speigner (born September 24, 1980 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American Baseball Relief pitcher Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Miguel DePaula Asencio (born September 29 1980 in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic) is a Baseball Pitcher in the Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Amos Dewon Day (born September 29, 1980, in Jackson Mississippi) is a Relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Bryan Paul Bullington (born September 30, 1980 in Indianapolis Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Pitcher Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Chad Robert Orvella (born October 1, 1980 in Renton Washington) is a Relief pitcher for the Major League Baseball Tampa Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Mark Steven McLemore (born October 9 1980 in Sacramento California) is an American baseball pitcher for the Round Rock Express the triple A minor league affiliate of the Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Noah Ryan Lowry (born October 10 1980 in) is a left-handed Starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Shane Kenji Komine (born October 18, 1980 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a Right-handed major-league Pitcher for the Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. José Antonio Bautista (born October 19, 1980 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Infielder / Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Rajai Lavae Davis (born October 19, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Oakland Athletics. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony José Enger Veras Romero (born October 20, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a major league Relief pitcher Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Troy Patrick Cate (born October 21, 1980 in Fallbrook California) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Jonathan Thomas Coutlangus (born October 21, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American Baseball Pitcher Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Pedro Antonio Liriano (born October 23, 1980 in Dominican Republic) is a minor league Relief pitcher. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Clinton Scott Nageotte (born October 25, 1980 in Parma Ohio) is a Right-handed pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Kelvin Jiménez (born October 27, 1980 in Sánchez, Dominican Republic) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Michael James Jacobs (born October 30, 1980, in Chula Vista California) is a Baseball First baseman who plays for the Florida Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Michael C Thompson (born January 24, 1951) American politician has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Hank Joe Blalock (born November 21, 1980 in San Diego California) is a Major League Baseball First baseman who currently plays Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Jonathan Johnson Gomes (born November 22, 1980 in San Francisco California) is a current Designated hitter and Right fielder in Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Jonathan Robert Papelbon (born November 23 1980 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball closer for the Boston Red Sox. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Jeffrey Dewan Salazar (born November 24, 1980 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Nicholas Thompson Swisher (born November 25 1980 is a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Shane Patrick Victorino (born November 30 1980 in Wailuku Hawaii) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Eric Shane Reed (born December 2, 1980 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Gustavo Adolfo Chacín (tʃɑːˈsiːn born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a Left-handed former Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Joseph Matthew Blanton (born December 11, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a Starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Roger Royce Ring (born December 21, 1980 in La Mesa California) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Atlanta Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Cody Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1980, in Portales New Mexico) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Jason Edward Repko (born December 27, 1980 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Hugh Melville Critz ( September 17 1900 - January 10 1980) was an American Second baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Eugene Rudolph Rye Pint'' ( November 15, 1906 - January 21, 1980) was a Utility player in Major League Baseball who played Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor John Huston Rothrock ( March 14, 1905 - February 2, 1980) was an utility in Major League Baseball who played for four different Louis Cardinals with six RBI in the 1934 World Series
- March 1 - Emmett Ashford, 65, the major leagues' first black umpire, who worked in the American League from 1966 to 1970 and in the 1970 World Series
- March 1 - Johnny Watwood, 74, center fielder who played from 1929 to 1939 for the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies
- April 7 - Buck Canel, 74, Spanish-language broadcaster of 42 World Series, as well as many years of New York Yankees games
- April 21 - Ray Dobens, 73, pitcher for the 1929 Boston Red Sox
- April 21 - Joe Page, 62, All-Star relief pitcher for the New York Yankees who set single-season record with 27 saves in 1949, led AL in saves and appearances twice each
- April 28 - Bob Porterfield, 56, All-Star pitcher who was named The Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year in 1953 after a 22-10 season with the Senators
- June 1 - Rube Marquard, 93, Hall of Fame pitcher who retired with 201 wins and the NL record for career strikeouts by a left-hander (1593); had 19 consecutive wins for the Giants in 1912 for a modern major league record
- June 3 - Fred Lieb, 92, sportswriter who covered every World Series from 1911 to 1958
- June 9 - Odell Hale, 71, infielder for the Cleveland Indians in the 1930s, who hit . Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Emmett Littleton Ashford ( November 23 1914 &ndash March 1 1980) nicknamed "Ash" was the first African American umpire Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant John Clifford Watwood ( August 17, 1905 - March 1, 1980 was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at Center field Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Eloy "Buck" Canel ( March 4 1906 &ndash April 7 1980) was an Argentine American Spanish-language Sportscaster Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Raymond Joseph Dobens ( July 28, 1906 - April 21, 1980) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Joseph Francis Page ( October 28, 1917 - April 21, 1980) nicknamed Fireman and The Gay Reliever, was a former Major Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Erwin Coolidge "Bob" Porterfield (Born August 10, 1923 in Newport Virginia, USA died April 28, 1980 in Charlotte Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Richard William "Rube" Marquard (October 9 1886 - June 1 1980 was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball in the 1910s Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Frederick Lieb ( March 5 1888 – June 3 1980) was an American sportswriter and Baseball historian Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Odell Hale ( August 10, 1908 – June 9, 1980) was a Major League Baseball Infielder in the 1930s and early 1940s primarily 300 three times and collected two 100-RBI seasons
- July 4 - Jack Martin, 93, shortstop who played from 1912 to 1914 for the New York Highlanders, Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies
- July 23 - Wally Snell, 91, catcher for the 1913 Boston Red Sox, who later went on to a distinguished career as a college botany professor and athletic coach at Brown University for four decades
- July 30 - Joe Lucey, 83, infielder/pitcher for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox between 1920 and 1925
- August 4 - Lefty Jamerson, 80, pitcher for the 1924 Boston Red Sox
- August 27 - John Wilson, 77, pitched briefly for the Red Sox from 1927 to 1928
- September 24 - Ernie Shore, 89, pitcher who relieved Babe Ruth with a man on first in a 1917 game and proceeded to retire the runner and all 26 remaining batters
- October 1 - Pat Veltman, 74, utility player best known for his 1928 season, where his only hit was a triple
- December 14 - Elston Howard, 51, 9-time All-Star catcher for the New York Yankees who was that team's first black player and the AL's 1963 MVP; later a coach
- December 31 - Bob Shawkey, 90, pitcher who had four 20-win seasons for the Yankees, later was coach at Dartmouth
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