John Lennon Murdered by Mark David Chapman in New York City, December 8, 1980

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, 1980Iran Air…

Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution. Date: July 29, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Pope John Paul II Meets Dalai Lama in Vatican City, October 9, 1980Soyuz 38 Launches…

Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4–3. Date: February 22, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 22 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Secret C-130 Crash Ends Operation…

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 → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Harvey’s Resort Hotel Bomb…

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 1980Chun Doo-hwan Elected South Korean President After Coup,…

The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the official currency. Date: April 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today)…