What happened on February 29, 1980?

Headlines from February 29, 1980

• 🚗 Cars Fail Safety Tests – Most 1979 cars fail U.S. safety tests at 5 mph above required rate, raising concerns over vehicle safety standards.
• 🗳️ Kennedy, Bush in Primaries – Kennedy and Bush face critical tests in Massachusetts primaries, with expectations for Carter's support for Anderson.
• 🇪🇸 Autonomy Defeated in Spain – Voting in Andalusia shows strong support for home rule, but falls short of the required margin for autonomy.
• 🌍 U.S. Proposes Afghan Neutrality – The U.S. favors a proposal to Moscow on Afghan neutrality, suggesting conditions for a Soviet pullout.
• 📉 Tax Cut Proposal – Congress unit proposes a $25 billion tax cut and spending curbs to counter inflation, aiming to boost economic hope.
• 🎭 BBC Cuts Jobs – BBC announces elimination of 1,500 jobs and five orchestras, significantly impacting cultural groups.
• 💼 Continental's New Growth – Continental phone company positions itself for future growth with key acquisitions and new connections.
• 📈 Financial Futures Gain – Financial futures and precious metals see gains, with palladium futures also increasing in value.
• 📰 Iran Denies U.S. Reporters – Despite announced decisions, Iran continues to deny entry to U.S. reporters, with several turned away.
• 🏛️ Cambodian Regime Errors – A Cambodian communist concedes that the ousted regime committed errors, acknowledging past mistakes.