WHO Confirms Smallpox Eradication, May 8, 1980

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 → 📅 Other events on September 11 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Latin…

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…

During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. Date: July 7, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 7 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Lech Wałęsa Leads Gdańsk Shipyard Strikes,…

Nationalist leader Robert Mugabe wins a sweeping election victory to become Zimbabwe's first black prime minister. Date: March 4, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980F3 Tornado Hits Kalamazoo County, Michigan; Federal Disaster Declared…

During the Iran hostage crisis, the United States severs relations with Iran. Date: April 7, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980US Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Iran During Hostage Crisis April 7, 1980Miami Overtown…