Date: May 9, 1980
The New England Journal of Medicine publishes the letter Addiction Rare in Patients Treated with Narcotics, which is later misused to downplay the general risk of addiction to opioids. Date: January 10, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day…
Students in Gwangju, South Korea begin demonstrations calling for democratic reforms. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 18 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iran Air Flight 291 Crashes in Alborz Mountains January 21, 1980Suriname Government Overthrown by…
Otłoczyn railway accident: In Poland's worst post-war railway accident, 67 people lose their lives and a further 62 are injured. 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 1980Jimmy Carter Announces U.S. Boycott…
The government of Suriname is overthrown by a military coup led by Dési Bouterse. Date: February 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Mount St. Helens Erupts, Kills 57, Causes $3 Billion Damage, May…
Mother Teresa is honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. Date: January 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Robert Mugabe Wins Zimbabwe Election, Becomes First Black Prime Minister March 4, 1980Iran…
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 1980Jimmy Carter Authorizes $1.5 Billion Chrysler Bailout Loans, January 7, 1980Australia Wins Men’s…