Mother Teresa Receives Bharat Ratna, Indiaβs Highest Civilian Award, January 25, 1980
Date: January 25, 1980
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Date: January 25, 1980
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Iran hostage crisis: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini states that Iran's parliament will decide the fate of the American embassy hostages. Date: February 23, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 23 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Archbishop Γscar Romero Appeals…
Salvadoran Civil War: The Sumpul River massacre occurs in Chalatenango, El Salvador. Date: May 14, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Miami Overtown and Liberty City Riots Erupt May 18, 1980Dan-Air Flight 1008 Tenerife…
The Norwegian oil platform Alexander L. Kielland collapses in the North Sea, killing 123 of its crew of 212. Date: March 27, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 27 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad…
Operation Nimrod: The British Special Air Service storms the Iranian embassy in London after a six-day siege. Date: May 5, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Final Train…
Eight U.S. servicemen die in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis. Date: April 24, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 24 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Norco Bank Robbery Shootout and Pursuit, May 9,…
The town of Elmore City, Oklahoma holds its first dance in the town's history. Date: April 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Miami Riots After McDuffie Officers Acquittal, May 17, 1980Gwangju Student Democratic…