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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 47m

[August 2nd, 1980] Terry Fox, a cancer survivor, is halfway through his cross-Canada run to raise $10 million for cancer research. Despite the heat and long distances, he feels strong and says the experience is not as hard as fighting cancer. He averages 40 km/day, raising $1,250,000 so far.

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 48m

[August 2nd, 1980] Nargis fell ill during a session of the Rajya Sabha, with the initial cause assumed to be jaundice.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 49m

[August 2nd, 1980] TV Scout (Chicago Sun Times TV Prevue)

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Actress Margaret Laurence, who played Marilyn, is shifting to Hollywood due to the laid-back Australian lifestyle and seeks faster-paced work.

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[August 2nd, 1980] "Prisoner: Cell Block H," an Australian series airing on Channel 9, features raunchy prison drama with high viewer engagement, drawing 16% of the audience. The show tackles controversial topics like lesbianism and brutality, exemplified by character Marilyn's complex storyline.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 50m

He recently performed in the US for the first time in five years and is excited about his upcoming summer European tour.

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[August 2nd, 1980] Legendary rock 'n' roll singer Don Everly, 43, returns with his new band, the Dead Cowboys, after a hiatus. Inspired by Hank Williams, Everly dreams of playing rock 'n' roll again.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

"Family." Ron Howard, of "Happy Days," was born in 1954, making him 26. Mariel and Margeaux Hemingway are sisters. James Garner did some stunts in "Rockford Files," having taken a race-car driving course for the role in "Grand Prix."

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

[August 2nd, 1980] TV Mailbag: Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starred in Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet. Bruce Davison played Andrew in "Lou Grant," also starring in "Summer of My German Soldier" and "The Lathe of Heaven." Dana Plato, 15, played Annie's girlfriend on

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

[August 2nd, 1980] Albert Capraro's gown features emerald, ruby, and black taffeta plaid with a black velvet bodice and ostrich fronds. Don Sayres' tartan plaid shetland knickers are paired with a brown cashmere jacket, vest, and a white blouse with hand-crocheted trim.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

[August 2nd, 1980] Steve Deshler is joining Eyewitness News to provide clear weather forecasts, ensuring ease of understanding even during unpredictable weather. He'll air at 4:30, 6, and 10 PM on Seven's On Your Side.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

After being blacklisted in the 1950s due to McCarthy's investigations, he relocated to London. Stewart won an Oscar for "The Philadelphia Story" and later wrote scripts anonymously to defy the blacklist.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

[August 2nd, 1980] Donald Ogden Stewart, a renowned humorist, playwright, and Hollywood scriptwriter, passed away at 85 in London, England. He was part of the Algonquin Round Table, befriending literary giants like Dorothy Parker and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 1h

[August 2nd, 1980] A severe heat wave has gripped the region, with Wichita Falls experiencing 41 consecutive days of 100+ temperatures, breaking records across Texas. Cities like El Paso, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco have also seen extreme heat, with no relief expected.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

[August 2nd, 1980] The Japanese science fiction anime film "Be Forever Yamato", the fourth film (third theatrical) based on the classic anime series Space Battleship Yamato (known as Star Blazers in the United States), is released in theaters.

Space Battleship Yamato Be Forever Yamato ~ Year 1980 ~ English Sub ~ 360p

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

[August 2nd, 1980] The science fiction horror film "Contamination", directed by Luigi Cozzi, produced by Claudio Mancini and Karl Spiehs, and starring Ian McCulloch, Louise Marleau, and Marino Masé, premieres in Italy.

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Contamination - Full Movie HD by Bizzarro Madhouse Director: Luigi Cozzi Writer: Luigi Cozzi, Erich Tomek Star: Ian McCulloch, Louise Marleau, Marino Masé A former astronaut helps a government…

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

[August 2nd, 1980] Today's Ziggy comic

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

Deacon Jones and former Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

[August 2nd, 1980] The four new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame pose outside the facility after their enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. They are, from left, former Green Bay Packers cornerback Herb Adderley, former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly, former Los Angeles Rams defensive end

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 2h

[August 2nd, 1980] Signature of St. John Paul II on the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa from the Chapel of Our Lady. Signature is located in the lower, right corner of the Icon.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 3h

The Soviets were upset about a pre-Olympics track meet in Philadelphia. Their judges made several controversial decisions, potentially altering results, while the USSR tried to control information flow to journalists.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 3h

[August 2nd, 1980] The Soviet Union heavily promoted the Moscow Olympics as a success despite a US-led boycott. Their propaganda efforts were evident, even humorous, and included getting a Japanese IOC official to declare the games legitimate.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 3h

[August 2nd, 1980] Swedish composer and conductor Ulf Björlin and Fary Björlin (née Dadashi), an Iranian interior designer announces the birth of their second child. They name her Nadia Alexandra Björlin

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 3h

[August 2nd, 1980] A9-class ex-Cincinnati all-electric PCC #4561 is seen sticking around in the "inner loop" of Bathurst Station.

1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 3h

[August 2nd, 1980] The Japanese comedy film "Tora-san's Tropical Fever", directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirō Kuruma (Tora-san), and Ruriko Asaoka as his love interest or "Madonna", is released in theaters.