1980

UK HEADLINES

"Right to Buy" - The UK Housing Act gave tenants the right to buy council homes. 

INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES

Iran Hostage Crisis - Failed rescue attempt (Operation Eagle Claw) and the end of the Iranian Embassy siege in London by the SAS. Iran-Iraq War - Began with Iraq's invasion of Iran. Rubik's Cube Debut - The puzzle made its international debut. Film Hits - The Empire Strikes Back, The Shining, and Raging Bull were released.