Ustica Massacre: Itavia Flight 870 Crashes, 81 Killed, June 27, 1980

The Gwangju Massacre: Airborne and army troops of South Korea retake the city of Gwangju from civil militias, killing at least 207 and possibly many more. Date: May 27, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution. Date: July 29, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iran Institutes Sharia Law on July 7, 1980USS Nautilus Decommissioned and Stricken from Naval Vessel…

U.S. President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out the Chrysler Corporation. Date: January 7, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 7 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980ANC Publishes Nelson Mandela’s Fight Call, June 10,…

The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture. Date: April 9, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Beatrix Inaugurated as Queen…

USCGC Blackthorn collides with the tanker Capricorn while leaving Tampa, Florida and capsizes, killing 23 Coast Guard crewmembers. Date: January 28, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 28 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980FBI Targets Corrupt Congressmen in Abscam Operation, February…