Iran Becomes Islamic Republic, Overthrows Shah (April 1, 1979)
Date: April 1, 1979
Date: April 1, 1979
The Conservative Party wins the United Kingdom general election. The following day, Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female British Prime Minister. Date: May 3, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 3 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Western Washington Windstorm Sinks…
An earthquake cracks open the Sinila volcanic crater on the Dieng Plateau, releasing poisonous H2S gas and killing 149 villagers in the Indonesian province of Central Java. Date: February 20, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 20 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More…
The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. Date: July 12, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 12 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Lancaster House Agreement Signs Rhodesia Independence Deal, December 21, 1979Richard Petty Wins Record Sixth…
A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo. Date: January 30, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 30 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
The Sino-Vietnamese War begins. Date: February 17, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 17 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Saint Lucia Gains Independence from the United Kingdom, February 22, 1979Bolivia Coup: Colonel Alberto Natusch Overthrows Government, November 1, 1979El Salvador…
Pluto moves inside Neptune's orbit for the first time since either was discovered. Date: February 7, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 7 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Dieng Plateau Earthquake Releases Poisonous Gas, Kills 149, February 20, 1979Phnom Penh…