Date: May 27, 1980
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the official currency. Date: April 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today)…
The Americo-Liberian government of Liberia is violently deposed. Date: April 12, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 12 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980ANC Publishes Nelson Mandela’s Fight Call, June 10, 1980Canadian Caper: Six American Diplomats Escape Iran January 27,…
An F3 tornado hits Kalamazoo County, Michigan. President Jimmy Carter declares it a federal disaster area. Date: May 13, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Norwegian Oil Platform Alexander L. Kielland Collapses, 123 Killed…
Students in Gwangju, South Korea begin demonstrations calling for democratic reforms. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 18 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iranian Embassy Siege Begins in London, April 30, 1980Norco Bank Robbery Shootout and Pursuit,…
Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. Date: April 30, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Shining Path Attacks Chuschi Polling Station, Peru Conflict Begins May 17, 1980NEJM…
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 crashes during final approach near Warsaw, Poland, killing 87 people, including a 14-man American boxing team. Date: March 14, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 14 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Miracle on Ice: US…