Date: February 14, 1979
An intense windstorm strikes western Washington and sinks a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) long section of the Hood Canal Bridge. Date: February 13, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 13 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979American Airlines Flight 191 DC-10 Crash at…
In Afghanistan, Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government. Date: August 5, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Mysterious Nuclear-Like Flash Near Prince Edward Islands September 22, 1979Penmanshiel Tunnel Collapse Kills…
The British House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence against James Callaghan's government by one vote, precipitating a general election. Date: March 28, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Soviet Forces Occupy…
Richard Petty wins a then-record sixth Daytona 500 after leaders Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough crash on the final lap of the first NASCAR race televised live flag-to-flag. Date: February 18, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today)…
Bryan Allen wins the second Kremer prize for a man-powered flight across the English Channel in the Gossamer Albatross. Date: June 12, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Mysterious Nuclear-Like Flash Near Prince Edward…
Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in Washington, D.C. Date: March 26, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Typhoon Tip: Largest, Most Intense Tropical Cyclone Recorded, October 12,…