Date: January 30, 1979
Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. Date: June 22, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Mount…
Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Date: May 4, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 4 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Varig Boeing 707 Freighter Disappears Over Pacific Ocean, January 30, 1979Iran Hostage Crisis:…
The Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant began operations in Eurajoki, Satakunta, Finland. Date: October 10, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 10 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Sverdlovsk Anthrax Leak Kills 66, Livestock, April 2, 1979French-Supported Coup Overthrows Emperor Bokassa I,…
In Kabul, Setami Milli militants kidnap the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police. Date: February 14, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
The New Jewel Movement, headed by Maurice Bishop, ousts the Prime Minister of Grenada, Eric Gairy, in a coup d'état. Date: March 13, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 13 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Airey Neave Assassinated by Car…
Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements with Prime Minister Menachem Begin over policy towards the Arabs. Date: October 21, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1979Voyager 1 Confirms Volcanoes…