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1979

1979. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Tehran, Iran after nearly 15 years of exile and creates the Council of the Islamic Revolution. The Queen makes a historic visit to the Gulf states. Pope John Paul II arrives in Eire. Mother Theresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan. Music from Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Earth Wind & Fire and The Emotions, The Tourists, Tubeway Army, The Police, and The Specials.

English
  • Originally Aired August 24, 1987
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created July 12, 2012 by
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