Date: November 20, 1980
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Demonstration flight of a secretly modified C-130 for an Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt ends in a crash landing at Eglin Air Force Base's Duke Field, Florida, leading to the cancellation of Operation Credible Sport. Date: October 29, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on October 29 ๐ Events on this day…
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 โ ๐ Other events on January 7 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980The Shining Premieres in New York and Los…
Mother Teresa is honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. Date: January 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Operation Nimrod: SAS Storms Iranian Embassy in London, May 5, 1980Chun Doo-hwan Seizes…
The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture. Date: April 9, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Phแบกm Tuรขn First Vietnamese…
In a referendum in Quebec, the population rejects, with 60% of the vote, a government proposal to move towards independence from Canada. Date: May 20, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 20 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Mother Teresa Receives…
A new constitution of Chile is established under the influence of then Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, which is subject to controversy in Chile today. Date: September 11, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 11 ๐ Events on this day in 1980 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iran…