Munich Oktoberfest Terrorist Bombing Kills 13, Injures 213 — September 26, 1980

Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage. 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 1980John Lennon Murdered by Mark David Chapman in New…

Ronald Reagan is elected as the 40th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Jimmy Carter. Date: November 4, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 4 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980FBI Targets Corrupt Congressmen in Abscam Operation, February 2,…

Lech Wałęsa leads strikes at the Gdańsk, Poland shipyards. Date: August 14, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 14 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares Martial Law, May 17, 1980Grand Island Tornado Outbreak Devastates…

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 1980FBI Targets Corrupt Congressmen in Abscam Operation, February…

Eight U.S. servicemen die in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis. Date: April 24, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Archbishop Óscar Romero Assassinated During Mass in San…