Date: April 12, 1980
In a referendum in Quebec, the population rejects, with 60% of the vote, a government proposal to move towards independence from Canada. Date: May 20, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 20 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Chile New Constitution…
The Iranian Embassy siege begins in London. Date: April 30, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Hague Convention Child Abduction Proceedings Conclude, October 25, 1980Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Final Train After Bankruptcy…
Rioting spreads to Miami's mostly African-American neighborhoods of Overtown and Liberty City following the previous day's courthouse protests. Date: May 18, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 18 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Rendlesham Forest Unexplained Lights Sightings December 26,…
The Shining, the psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, is premiered on 10 screens in New York City and Los Angeles on the Memorial Day weekend. Date: May 23, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
First winter ascent of Mount Everest by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. Date: February 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Dan-Air Flight 1008 Tenerife Crash Kills 146, April 25, 1980Poland Legalizes Solidarity Trade…
The government of Poland legalizes the Solidarity trade union. Date: October 24, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 24 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1980Björn Borg Wins Fifth Straight Wimbledon Title July 5, 1980Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Final…