Tales Of The Troubles

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May 1980: "A matter for the people of Northern Ireland, this government and this parliament and no one else"
In May 1980, British politician Rishi Sunak was born in Southampton, England.
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April 1980: Anorexia Nervosa
In April 1980, Cuban President Fidel Castro announced that he was opening the Mariel Port for Cubans to leave.
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March 1980: A Distasteful Army Presence Has To Be Maintained
In March 1980, a Jury found John Wayne Gacy guilty of murdering 33 people in Chicago.
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February 1980: Correspondence from France
In February 1980, Pink Floyd premiered their live version of “The Wall” at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.
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January 1980: "Irish heroes on the blanket in Long Kesh"
In January 1980, Pink Floyd's double album "The Wall" hit number 1.
December 1979: Dungannon Land Mine Attack
December 1979 saw Chris Haney and Scott Abbott develop the board game Trivial Pursuit.
November 1979: Severe mental and physical damage
November 1979 saw Ronald Reagan announce his candidacy for US President in NYC.
October 1979: The "Pigs" will fight for 20 years
October 1979 saw Mother Teresa of Calcutta awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
September 1979: "On my knees, I beg of you..."
September 1979 saw a 5-day MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) "No Nukes" concert against nuclear power open at Madison Square Garden, NYC.
Tales Of The Troubles
Tales Of The Troubles
Come on a journey looking back on The Troubles, looking through the timeline of events that led to, or contributed, to the conflict in Northern Ireland.
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