Swissair Flight 316 Crash at Athens Airport Kills 14, October 7, 1979
Date: October 7, 1979
Date: October 7, 1979
The Progressive Alliance of Liberia stages a protest, without a permit, against an increase in rice prices proposed by the government, with clashes between protestors and the police resulting in over 70 deaths and over 500 injuries. Date: April 14, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 14 π Events on…
the Joint CommuniquΓ© on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and Taiwan Relations Act enter into force. Through the CommuniquΓ©, the United States establishes normal diplomatic relations with China. Through the Act, the United States guarantees military support for Taiwan. Date: January 1, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π …
The Superliner railcar enters revenue service with Amtrak. Date: February 26, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 26 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Ghost Train Fire at Luna Park Kills Seven, June 9, 1979Pakistan International Airlines Flight 740 Crashes Near…
In Cincinnati, 11 fans are suffocated in a crush for seats on the concourse outside Riverfront Coliseum before a Who concert. Date: December 3, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 3 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Ixtoc I Oil Spill…
Eight people escape from East Germany to the west in a homemade hot air balloon. Date: September 16, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 16 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Sino-Vietnamese War Ends as PLA Crosses Border Back into China…
In accord with the EgyptβIsrael peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. Date: July 25, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 25 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Margaret Thatcher Becomes First Female UK Prime Minister May 4,…