Ustica Massacre: Itavia Flight 870 Crashes, 81 Killed, June 27, 1980
The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
Date: June 27, 1980
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