Date: August 27, 1980
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 1980Norco Bank Robbery Shootout and Pursuit, May 9, 1980Americo-Liberian Government Overthrown in Liberia,…
In Norco, California, United States, five masked gunmen hold up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out and one of the largest pursuits in California history. Two of the gunmen and one police officer are killed and thirty-three police and civilian vehicles are destroyed in the chase. Date: May 9, 1980 Read more…
Pope John Paul II greets the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City. Date: October 9, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 9 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Soyuz 38 Launches Cuban Cosmonaut to Salyut 6, September 18,…
Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing $3Β billion in damage. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 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,…
A terrorist bombing at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, kills 13 people and injures 213 others. Date: September 26, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 26 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980MV Summit Venture Collides with Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collapse,…
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 β π Other events on January 7 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Beatrix Inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands After…