Solidarity formed
Solidarity, the Polish trade union and political party that became a hotbed of resistance to Soviet control, was founded this day in 1980 when delegates of 36 unions met and united under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa. 1980.
The first episode of Friends aired on NBC, and the show became one of the most popular sitcoms in the United States. 1994.
The Iran-Iraq War began when Iraqi armed forces invaded western Iran along the countries’ joint border; fighting continued until 1988, and a formal peace agreement was signed in 1990. 1980.
American officer Nathan Hale was hanged by the British for spying during the American Revolution. 1776.
In what was to be the last executions during the Salem witch trials, eight people were hanged. 1692.
