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
Events February 1 February – The opening of Dong-ao Station, Hanben Station and Wuta Station of Taiwan Railways Administration in Nan'ao Township, Yilan County.
April 5 April – The opening of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City.
July 16 July – The establishment of Central Election Commission of the Republic of China.
November 12 November – The establishment of National Sun Yat-sen University in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City.
December 6 December – 1980 National Assembly and legislative election.
Births 23 February – Shih Pei-chun, judo athlete. 7 March – Amy Hung, professional golfer. 9 March – Kelly Huang, actress. 5 May – Kingone Wang, actor, singer and host. 6 May – Chang Chih-chia, baseball player. 13 June – Jocelyn Wang, actress. 9 July – Lee Wei, actor and singer. 24 July – Kao Hao-chieh, football player. 27 July – Chang Chien-ming, baseball player. 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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