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Piersanti Mattarella
The president of Sicily, Piersanti Mattarella, is killed by the Mafia. -
Soviet Embassy
Three Soviet embassy workers are expelled after they are accused of spying -
Canadian Ambassador To Iran
Canadian ambassador to Iran, Ken Taylor, organizes the escape of American citizens from Iran -
First Women Speaker Of House Of Commons
Jeanne Sauvé becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Commons -
Second Time Prime Minister
Pierre Trudeau becomes prime minister for the second time, replacing Joe Clark -
Terry Fox
Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope run across Canada in support of cancer research -
Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito dies.
The funeral ceremony later becomes the world's biggest diplomatic meeting and media event ever, with more than 140 state delegations in Belgrade from all over the world (only the funeral of Pope John Paul II in April 2005 will have more news coverage and a higher number of delegations). -
Paul Geidel
convicted of second-degree murder in 1911, is released from prison in Beacon, New York, after 68 years and 245 days (the longest-ever time served by an inmate). -
Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington, killing 57 and causing US$3 billion in damage. -
1980 Quebec Referendum
Quebec votes against separation in the 1980 Quebec referendum -
CNN is on tv
The Cable News Network (CNN) is officially launched. -
George Braden
George Braden becomes government leader of the Northwest Territories, as responsible government is reinstituted for the first time since 1905. -
National Anthem Of Canada
"O Canada" becomes the official national anthem. -
Sarto Fournier
politician and mayor of Montreal dies at age 72 years old. -
Saskatchewan And Alberta Celebrate
Saskatchewan and Alberta celebrate the 75th anniversaries of their establishment as provinces, culminating a summer full of festivals and special events -
The Quebec And Newfoundland Governments
The Quebec and Newfoundland governments sign the Churchill Falls hydro agreement.
