1980 ⟶ US and Allies Boycott Moscow Olympics

The United States and its allies boycott the 1980 Summer Oly...
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🚫 US Imposes Arms Embargo on Cuba

The United States imposes a arms embargo on Cuba⟶
US Imposes Arms Embargo on Cuba (1958)
CubaUnited StatesArms EmbargoCold WarInternational RelationsTrade RestrictionsCuban Revolution

⚽ Soviet Union Boycotts Soccer Match in Chile

The Soviet Union announces that, because of its opposition to the recent overthrow of the government of Chilean President Salvador Allende, it will not play a World Cup Soccer match against the Chilean team if the match is held in Santiago.⟶
Soviet Union Boycotts Soccer Match in Chile (1973)
Soviet UnionChileSoccerBoycottCold WarPolitics and SportsInternational Relations

🤝 US and China Normalize Diplomatic Relations

The United States and China normalize diplomatic relations.⟶
United StatesChinadiplomacynormalizationCold Warstrategic alliance

🇮🇷 Iran Hostage Crisis Begins

Islamist Iranian students take over the American embassy in support of the Iranian Revolution. The Iran hostage crisis lasts until January 20, 1981.⟶
Iran Hostage Crisis Begins (1979)
IranUnited StatesHostage CrisisRevolutionAnti-AmericanismIslamismCold WarInternational Relations

🏅 US and Allies Boycott Moscow Olympics

The United States and its allies boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics (July 15 – August 3) in Moscow.⟶
US and Allies Boycott Moscow Olympics (1980)
OlympicsBoycottUnited StatesSoviet UnionCold WarInternational RelationsCultureSportsPropaganda

🛡️ Carter Doctrine: US Defends the Persian Gulf

The Carter Doctrine commits the United States to defending the Gulf States from external invasion.⟶
Carter Doctrine: US Defends the Persian Gulf (1980)
United StatesPersian GulfMiddle EastNational SecurityCold WarForeign PolicyCarter DoctrineOilGeopolitics