Jimmy Carter Signs Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act, April 2, 1980
Date: April 2, 1980
Date: April 2, 1980
As part of the Holy SeeβUnited Kingdom relations a British monarch makes the first state visit to the Vatican. Date: October 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 17 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Saddam Hussein Regime Kills Muhammad Baqir…
In Norco, California, United States, five masked gunmen hold up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out and one of the largest pursuits in California history. Two of the gunmen and one police officer are killed and thirty-three police and civilian vehicles are destroyed in the chase. Date: May 9, 1980 Read more…
Students in Gwangju, South Korea begin demonstrations calling for democratic reforms. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iran Adopts New Holy Flag After Islamic Revolution, July 29, 1980Vostok-2M Rocket Explosion at…
The World Health Organization confirms the eradication of smallpox. Date: May 8, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 8 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Egypt and Israel Establish Full Diplomatic Relations, February 26, 1980CNN Begins Broadcasting on June 1, 1980Chicago,…
The Americo-Liberian government of Liberia is violently deposed. Date: April 12, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Operation Eagle Claw: 8 U.S. Servicemen Die in Iran Hostage Crisis, April 24, 1980Quebec Rejects Independence Referendum,…
Rioting breaks out in downtown Miami, following the acquittal of four white police officers in the killing of Arthur McDuffie, a black insurance salesman. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 17 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Vostok-2M…