nov 4, 1979 - Iranian Hostage Crisis
Description:
Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981 after a group of Iranian students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in TehranAdded to timeline:
Date:
nov 4, 1979
Now
~ 44 years ago
