Queensland Wins Inaugural State of Origin Over New South Wales, July 8, 1980
Date: July 8, 1980
Date: July 8, 1980
El Salvadorian Archbishop Γscar Romero is assassinated while celebrating Mass in San Salvador. Date: March 24, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 24 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Gwangju Massacre: South Korean Troops Retake City, Kill 207+ May 27, 1980Moscow…
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 1980BjΓΆrn Borg Wins Fifth Straight Wimbledon Title July…
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train after being ordered to liquidate its assets because of bankruptcy and debts owed to creditors. Date: March 31, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 31 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Cold War: American President Jimmy Carter announces a United States boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow to protest the SovietβAfghan War. Date: March 21, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 21 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Jimmy Carter…
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the official currency. Date: April 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today)…
Through cooperation between the U.S. and Canadian governments, six American diplomats secretly escape hostilities in Iran in the culmination of the Canadian Caper. Date: January 27, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 27 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980BjΓΆrn Borg…