February 19 - Bon Scott, lead singer of AC/DC, dies in London. Although common folklore cites pulmonary aspiration of vomit as the cause of his death, the official cause was listed as "Acute alcohol poisoning" and "Death by Misadventure".
February 29 - Buddy Holly's trademark eyeglasses and the Big Bopper's wristwatch are "rediscovered" in old police files by the Mason City, Iowa Sheriff. Holly and the Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959 along with singer Ritchie Valens .
April 14 - A member of the New Jersey State assembly introduces a resolution to make Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" the official state song.
December 8 - John Lennon is shot dead outside of his apartment building in New York City.

Interesting facts:
- Blondie's hit "Call Me" was the number one selling single of the year.
- Alicia Keys, Jessica Simpson and Nick Carter were all born in 1980.
- The 1980 Grammy Awards introduced a new category: Best Disco Recording (it only lasted one year and was not featured in any subsequent awards shows)

1. You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
2. Theme From New York New York - Frank Sinatra
3. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
4. What I Like About You - Romantics
5. Funkytown - Lipps Incorporated
6. On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
7. Another Brick In The Wall (part 2)  - Pink Floyd
8. Master Blaster (Jammin) - Stevie Wonder
9. Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang
10. Fame - Irene Cara
11. Ladies Night - Kool and the Gang
12. Take Your Time (Do It Right) - S.O.S. Band
13. He's So Shy - Pointer Sisters
14. Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie
15. One In A Million You - Larry Graham
16. Any Way You Want It - Journey
17. The Rose - Bette Midler
18. Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
19. Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
20. Rock With You - Michael Jackson 
21. I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
22. Upside Down - Diana Ross
23. On The Radio - Donna Summer
24. Volcano - Jimmy Buffet
25. Lady - Kenny Rogers
26. Whip It - Devo
27. Love Stinks - J. Geils Band
28. Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top
29. You Better Run - Pat Benatar
30. Look What You've Done To Me - Boz Scaggs
31. Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
32. Misunderstanding - Genesis
33. Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar
34. This Is It - Kenny Loggins
35. Cocaine - Eric Clapton
36. You May Be Right - Billy Joel
37. The Long Run - Eagles
38. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys - Willie Nelson
39. I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins
40. Rock Lobster - B-52s
41. Do That To Me One More Time - The Captain and Tenille
42. Call Me - Blondie
43. Love X Love - George Benson
44. Against The Wind - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
45. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
46. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross 
47. Don't Push It Don't Force It - Leon Haywood
48. Remember (Walking In The Sand) - Aerosmith
49. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
50. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
51. Dreamer - Supertramp
52. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
53. It's Still Rock and Roll To Me - Billy Joel
54. Turn It On Again - Genesis
55. Special Lady - Ray Goodman and Brown
56. Games Without Frontiers - Peter Gabriel
57. Give Me The Night - George Benson
58. Brass In Pocket - Pretenders
59. The Spirit Of Radio - Rush
60 Train In Vain (Stand By Me) - The Clash
61. Working My Way Back To You (Forgive Me Girl) - The Spinners
62. Angeline - Allman Brothers Band
63. Alabama Getaway - Grateful Dead
64. All Out Of Love - Air Supply
65. The Breaks - Kurtis Blow
66. 99 - Toto
67. Longer - Dan Fogleberg
68. I Got You - Split Enz
69. Don't Misunderstand Me - Rossington Collins Band
70. Dirty Water - The Inmates
71. Cars - Gary Numan
72. Back Of My Hand (I've Got Your Number) - The Jags
73. Say Goodbye To Little Jo - Steve Forbert
74. Tired of Toein' The Line - Rocky Burnett
75. Private Idaho - B-52s

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December 22, 1979 - January 4, 1980: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
January 5 - January 18: Please Don't Go - KC and the Sunshine Band
January 19 - February 15: Rock With You - Michael Jackson
February 16 - February 22: Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
February 23 - March 21: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
March 22 - April 18: Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) - Pink Floyd
April 19 - May 30: Call Me - Blondie
May 31 - June 27: Funkytown - Lipps Inc.
June 28 - July 18: Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) - Paul McCartney & Wings
July 19 - August 1: It's Still Rock and Roll to Me - Billy Joel
August 2 - August 29: Magic - Olivia Newton-John
August 30 - September 5: Sailing - Christopher Cross
September 6 - October 3: Upside Down - Diana Ross
October 4 - October 24: Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
October 25 - Noveber 14: Woman in Love - Barbra Streisand
November 15 - December 26: Lady - Kenny Rogers
December 27, 1980 - January 30, 1981: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon