1980 Delta Force failed operation for rescuing American hostages. It began on 24 April 1980 in what is now Iran and lasted until 25 April 1980. The setting was Tehran. It was part of Iran hostage crisis. Those involved included the United States, the United States Army, Central Intelligence Agency and the United States Army Rangers. About 5 people died.
Before and after
- 13 March 1980Discovery of Calypso
- 21 March 1980Birth of Ronaldinho
- 8 April 1980Discovery of Telesto
- 15 April 1980Death of Jean-Paul Sartre
- from 24 April 1980 to 25 April 1980Operation Eagle Claw
- 29 April 1980Death of Alfred Hitchcock
- from 30 April 1980 to 5 May 1980Iranian Embassy Siege
- 4 May 1980Death of Josip Broz Tito
- 8 May 1980Smallpox is declared eradicated
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