Iran Becomes Islamic Republic, Overthrows Shah by 99% Vote, April 1, 1979
Date: April 1, 1979
Date: April 1, 1979
In accord with the EgyptβIsrael peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. Date: July 25, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 25 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979White Night Riots in San Francisco After Dan White Conviction,…
The Progressive Alliance of Liberia stages a protest, without a permit, against an increase in rice prices proposed by the government, with clashes between protestors and the police resulting in over 70 deaths and over 500 injuries. Date: April 14, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 14 π Events on…
White Night riots in San Francisco following the manslaughter conviction of Dan White for the assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey Milk. Date: May 21, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 21 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Zulfikar Ali Bhutto…
The Hastie fire in Hull kills three schoolboys and eventually leads police to arrest Bruce George Peter Lee. Date: December 4, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 4 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Sadat, Begin, Carter Sign Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty…
The oil tanker SS Atlantic Empress collides with another oil tanker, causing the largest ever ship-borne oil spill. Date: July 19, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 19 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Kiribati Gains Independence from United Kingdom, July…
Iran hostage crisis: Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini orders the release of 13 female and black American hostages being held at the US Embassy in Tehran. Date: November 19, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 19 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today) More events…