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Zimbabwe Becomes Independent, Canaan Banana First President, April 18, 1980
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Norwegian Oil Platform Alexander L. Kielland Collapses, 123 Killed – March 27, 1980
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 1980Miami Riots After McDuffie Officers Acquittal,…
Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares Martial Law, May 17, 1980
General Chun Doo-hwan of South Korea seizes control of the government and declares martial law in order to suppress student demonstrations. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 17 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Miami Overtown and Liberty…
Shining Path Attacks Chuschi Polling Station, Peru Conflict Begins May 17, 1980
On the eve of presidential elections, Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path attacks a polling location in Chuschi (a town in Ayacucho), starting the Internal conflict in Peru. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 17 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More…
WHO Confirms Smallpox Eradication May 8, 1980
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