Date: November 20, 1979
The first line of Bucharest Metro (Line M1) is opened from Timpuri Noi to Semănătoarea in Bucharest, Romania. Date: November 16, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 16 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Typhoon Tip: Largest, Most Intense Tropical Cyclone…
Iran hostage crisis: In response to the hostage situation in Tehran, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orders a halt to all petroleum imports into the United States from Iran. Date: November 12, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today)…
Saint Lucia gains independence from the United Kingdom. Date: February 22, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 22 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979John Spenkelink Executed in Florida, First Since Capital Punishment Return May 25, 1979Habib Elghanian Executed in Tehran,…
In Kabul, Setami Milli militants kidnap the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police. Date: February 14, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
A French-supported coup d'état in the Central African Empire overthrows Emperor Bokassa I. Date: September 20, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 20 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Penmanshiel Tunnel Collapse Kills Two Workers, March 17, 1979Tehran International Women’s Day…
the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and Taiwan Relations Act enter into force. Through the Communiqué, the United States establishes normal diplomatic relations with China. Through the Act, the United States guarantees military support for Taiwan. Date: January 1, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅…