1980 in France
Events from the year 1980 in France. Incumbents President: Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Prime Minister: Raymond Barre Events January – End of Renault 16 production after 15 years. The R16 was the first official production hatchback car in the world when it was launched in 1965. February – Launch of the Renault Fuego sporting coupe, which replaces the Renault 15 and Renault 17 ranges. Births January to March 1 January – Jennifer Lauret, actress. 2 January – Jérôme Pineau, cyclist. 9 January – Arnaud Méla, rugby union player. 14 January – Guillaume Norbert, soccer player. 17 January – Jean-Daniel Padovani, soccer player. 23 January – Éric Berthou, cyclist. 27 January – Pascal Pédemonte, soccer player. 2 February – Florent Balmont, soccer player. 6 February – Ludovic Delporte, soccer player. 10 February – Sylvain Marchal, soccer player. 14 February – Frédéric Belaubre, athlete. 20 February – Imanol Harinordoquy, rugby union player. 20 February – Damien Renard, orienteering competitor. 23 February – Mathieu Berson, soccer player. 1 March – Djimi Traoré, soccer player. 7 March – Guillaume Moullec, soccer player. 13 March – Érik Boisse, épée fencer. 14 March – Virginie Pouchain, singer. 15 March – Christelle Lefranc, fashion model. 18 March –