Konstantinos Karamanlis Signs Greece EEC Accession Treaty, May 28, 1979

U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. Date: July 3, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 3 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Iranian Revolution Establishes Islamic Theocracy…

The Troubles: Eighteen British soldiers are killed at the Warrenpoint ambush by the Provisional Irish Republican Army near Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, in the deadliest attack on British forces during Operation Banner. An IRA bomb also kills British royal family member Lord Mountbatten and three others on his boat at Mullaghmore, Republic of Ireland. Date: August…

Grand Mosque seizure: About 200 Sunni Muslims revolt in Saudi Arabia at the site of the Kaaba in Mecca during the pilgrimage and take about 6,000 hostages. The Saudi government receives help from French special forces to put down the uprising. Date: November 20, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November…

Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor, becomes the first Native American to have a star commemorated in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Date: July 21, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 21 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979US-China Diplomatic Relations and…

Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah. Date: April 1, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979FCC Allows Unlicensed Home Satellite Earth Stations – October 18, 1979South Africa…