Date: October 14, 1980
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Nationalist leader Robert Mugabe wins a sweeping election victory to become Zimbabwe's first black prime minister. Date: March 4, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Solidarity Founded in GdaΕsk, Poland, September 17, 1980Transbrasil Flight…
Mother Teresa is honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. Date: January 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980MGM Grand Hotel Fire Kills 85 in Nevada Disaster, November 21, 1980Iran Air…
Demonstration flight of a secretly modified C-130 for an Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt ends in a crash landing at Eglin Air Force Base's Duke Field, Florida, leading to the cancellation of Operation Credible Sport. Date: October 29, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 29 π Events on this day…
The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20β10 at Lang Park. Date: July 8, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 8 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Safra Massacre Kills 83 Tiger…
US Congress restores a federal trust relationship with the 501 members of the Shivwits, Kanosh, Koosharem, and the Indian Peaks and Cedar City bands of the Paiute people of Utah. Date: April 3, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 3 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This…
Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year IranβIraq War. Date: September 22, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 22 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares Martial Law, May 17, 1980First Winter Ascent of…