Date: November 21, 1980
Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War. Date: September 22, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 22 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iranian Embassy Siege Begins in London, April 30, 1980Norwegian Oil Platform Alexander L. Kielland Collapses,…
"O Canada" officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. Date: July 1, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Mount St. Helens Eruption Kills 57, Causes $3 Billion Damage, May 18, 1980USCGC Blackthorn Capsizes After…
One hundred forty-six people are killed when Dan-Air Flight 1008 crashes near Los Rodeos Airport in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Date: April 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Björn Borg Wins Fifth Straight Wimbledon…
The last performance of the Jahrhundertring at the Bayreuth Festival receives ovations of 45 minutes. Date: August 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 25 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Safra Massacre Kills 83 Tiger Militants, July 7, 1980Pope John…
Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people. Date: August 19, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 19 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Egypt…
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (also known as Superfund) is enacted by the U.S. Congress. Date: December 11, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 11 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Dan-Air Flight 1008 Tenerife Crash Kills 146,…