Date: January 27, 1980
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USCGCΒ Blackthorn collides with the tanker Capricorn while leaving Tampa, Florida and capsizes, killing 23 Coast Guard crewmembers. Date: January 28, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 28 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Operation Nimrod: SAS Storms Iranian Embassy in London,…
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 β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Iraq Invades Iran, Begins…
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,…
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 1980O Canada Becomes Canadaβs National Anthem July 1,…
John Lennon is murdered by Mark David Chapman in front of The Dakota in New York City. Date: December 8, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 8 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Moscow Summer Olympics Opening July 19, 1980Zimbabwe Becomes…
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 β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today)…