Pope John Paul II Meets Dalai Lama in Vatican City, October 9, 1980
Date: October 9, 1980
Date: October 9, 1980
Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, United States, killing 57 people and causing $3Β billion in damage. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Zimbabwe Becomes Independent, Canaan Banana First President, April 18,…
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 1980FBI Targets Corrupt Congressmen in Abscam Operation, February…
Canadian runner and athlete, Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope Run in St. John's, NF Date: April 12, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Gwangju Massacre: South Korean Troops Retake City, Kill 207+…
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 crashes during final approach near Warsaw, Poland, killing 87 people, including a 14-man American boxing team. Date: March 14, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 14 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Archbishop Γscar Romero Assassinated…
The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. Date: June 27, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 27 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Australia Wins…
The last performance of the Jahrhundertring at the Bayreuth Festival receives ovations of 45 minutes. Date: August 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 25 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Vostok-2M Rocket Explosion at Plesetsk Kills 48, March 18, 1980Chun…