The Shining Premieres in New York and Los Angeles, May 23, 1980
Date: May 23, 1980
Date: May 23, 1980
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)…
The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20β10 at Lang Park. Date: July 8, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 8 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Shining Path Attacks Chuschi Polling…
Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people. Date: August 19, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Elmore…
A new constitution of Chile is established under the influence of then Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, which is subject to controversy in Chile today. Date: September 11, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 11 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chicago,…
The government of Suriname is overthrown by a military coup led by DΓ©si Bouterse. Date: February 25, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 25 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Beatrix Inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands After Juliana Abdication, April…
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 1980WHO Confirms Smallpox Eradication, May 8, 1980US Severs Relations with Iran During…