Historical eventSeptember 291981
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak, Iran, killing 80 people.
In context
- When
- Tuesday, September 29 198145 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 20th century · 1980s
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- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 1981.
What happened
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak, Iran, killing 80 people.
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When did Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force happen?
September 29 1981 — 45 years ago, on a Tuesday.
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