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| North America:The thirty eighth Democratic national convention meets in New York to nominate Jimmy Carter.
The thirty second Republican national convention meets in Detroit to nominate Ronald Reagan. |
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November 1980
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December 1980
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| John G. Schwegmann of resigns from the Public Service Commission. It is filled seven months later by his son John F. Schwegmann of Schwegmann Brothers Giant Super Markets | Pan American Life Insurance building, Poydras at St. Charles, completed. This 27 story building is faced in red Granite. | Dick Stanfel becomes the seventh Saints coach. He finished out the 1980 season ending the team's 14 game losing streak with a 1-3-0 record. January 1 Sugar Bowl in the Super Dome: Alabama wins the National Championship again by beating Arkanasa 24-9. November 25 Sugar Ray Leonard defeats Roberto Duran in the Dome in a bout titled the "No mas" fight. December 6: New Orleans Pride, Woman's Professional Basketball League, plays first game vs. New Jersey in the Dome. |
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