1980s
- 23 July 1981
- Gordon B. Hinckley called as a Counselor in the First Presidency. Neal A. Maxwell ordained.
- 27 November 1982
- N. Eldon Tanner dies.
- 2 December 1982
- Marion G. Romney set apart as First Counselor. Gordon B. Hinckley set apart as Second Counselor.
- 11 January 1983
- LeGrand Richards dies.
- 11 January 1984
- Mark E. Petersen dies.
- 12 April 1984
- Russell M. Nelson ordained.
- 3 May 1984
- Dallin H. Oaks ordained.
- 19 April 1985
- Bruce R. McConkie dies.
- 10 October 1985
- M. Russell Ballard ordained.
- 5 November 1985
- Spencer W. Kimball dies.
- 10 November 1985
- The First Presidency is reorganized, with Ezra Taft Benson President, Gordon B. Hinckley First Counselor, and Thomas S. Monson Second Counselor. Marion G. Romney becomes President of the Quorum. Because Marion G. Romney was suffering from health and age difficulties, Howard W. Hunter was set apart as Acting President of the Quorum.
- 9 October 1986
- Joseph B. Wirthlin ordained.
- 20 May 1988
- Marion G. Romney dies. Howard W. Hunter becomes President of the Quorum.
- 6 October 1988
- Richard G. Scott ordained.
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