Hostage crisis (jan 29, 1979 – nov 4, 1979)
Description:
52 US diplomats and civilians were held hostage for 444 days by a group of Iranian college students who were part of the "Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line". This act was in support of the Iranian revolution that occured before the crisis.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 29, 1979
nov 4, 1979
~ 9 months