What happened 1979 november?

On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the American diplomats hostage for 444 days.

What happened 1st november 1979?

November 1, 1979 (Thursday) A military coup led by Bolivian Army Colonel Alberto Natusch overthrew the government of Bolivian President Wálter Guevara. The coup, and Colonel Natusch’s presidency, ended after 16 days with the selection by the Bolivian Congress of a new civilian president to replace Guevara.

What happened in the US in 1988?

NASA resumes space shuttle flights, grounded after the Challenger disaster, with Space Shuttle Discovery. United States presidential election, 1988: George H. W. Bush is elected over Michael Dukakis. War on Drugs: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill providing the death penalty for murderous drug traffickers.

How old would someone be if they were born in 1979?

The number of years from 1979 to 2022 is 43 years.

How old is 1978 now?

The number of years from 1978 to 2022 is 44 years.