O Canada Becomes Canadaβs National Anthem July 1, 1980
Date: July 1, 1980
Date: July 1, 1980
IranβIraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. (Commemorated in Iran as Navy Day.) Date: November 28, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 28 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War. Date: October 2, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 2 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares…
Eight U.S. servicemen die in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis. Date: April 24, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 24 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980USCGC Blackthorn Capsizes in Tampa Collision, Killing 23…
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 1980Beatrix Inaugurated as Queen…
Iran Air Flight 291 crashes in the Alborz Mountains while on approach to Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, killing 128 people. Date: January 21, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Farabundo MartΓ National…
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 1980Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government,…