1980–1991 siege. It began in January 1980 in what is now Afghanistan and lasted until 11 April 1991 (about 11 years). The setting was Khost. It was part of the Soviet-Afghan War. Those involved included the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, the Soviet Union and Islamic Unity of Afghanistan Mujahideen.
Before and after
- 1980Publication of The Name of the Rose
- 1980Rise of transhumanism
- 1980Founding of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War
- 1980Establishment of Channel Islands National Park
- from January 1980 to April 1991Siege of Khost
- 1980Establishment of Jaú National Park
- c. 1980sInvention of laptop
- 1980Establishment of Komodo National Park
- 1980Establishment of Ujung Kulon National Park
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