1980 in Taiwan

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

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.