IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS (nov 4, 1979 – jan 20, 1981)
Description:
Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days by 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
jan 20, 1981
~ 1 years and 2 months
