Operation Eagle Claw: 8 U.S. Servicemen Die in Iran Hostage Crisis, April 24, 1980
Eight U.S. servicemen die in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis.
Date: April 24, 1980
Similar Posts
Suriname Government Overthrown in Military Coup by Dรฉsi Bouterse, February 25, 1980
The government of Suriname is overthrown by a military coup led by Dรฉsi Bouterse. Date: February 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Soyuz 38 Launches Cuban Cosmonaut to Salyut 6, September 18, 1980Quebec…
Norwegian Oil Platform Alexander L. Kielland Collapse Kills 123, March 27, 1980
The Norwegian oil platform Alexander L. Kielland collapses in the North Sea, killing 123 of its crew of 212. Date: March 27, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 27 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Dan-Air Flight 1008 Tenerife Crash Kills…
MV Summit Venture Collides with Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collapse, May 9, 1980
In Florida, United States, Liberian freighter MVย Summit Venture collides with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay, making a 430-meter (1,400ย ft) section of the southbound span collapse. Thirty-five people in six cars and a Greyhound bus fall 46 metres (150ย ft) into the water and die. Date: May 9, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ …
Beatrix Inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands After Juliana Abdication, April 30, 1980
Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. Date: April 30, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 30 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iran-Iraq War Operation Morvarid Destroys Iraqi Navy in Persian Gulf November 28,…
