Date: August 19, 1980
During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. Date: July 7, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 7 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Harvey’s Resort Hotel Bomb Explosion During…
Operation Nimrod: The British Special Air Service storms the Iranian embassy in London after a six-day siege. Date: May 5, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Jimmy Carter Signs Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax…
Egypt and Israel establish full diplomatic relations. Date: February 26, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 26 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Poland Legalizes Solidarity Trade Union, October 24, 1980Michael Myers Expelled from Congress, First Since Civil War, October 2,…
First winter ascent of Mount Everest by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. Date: February 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 17 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Terry Fox Begins Marathon of Hope Run in St. John’s, April 12, 1980USCGC…
A Vostok-2M rocket at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 explodes during a fueling operation, killing 48 people. Date: March 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980US Congress Restores Federal Trust for Utah Paiute Bands,…
"O Canada" officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. Date: July 1, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 1 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Rendlesham Forest Unexplained Lights Sightings December 26, 1980Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Final Train After…