What happened on November 19, 1980?

Headlines from November 19, 1980

• ✈️ Jet Crash in Seoul – A jet crashed while landing in Seoul, resulting in 8 presumed dead among the 226 passengers, including 11 Americans on board.
• 🇨🇦 Canada Rejects Reagan – Canada's energy chief rejected a bid from President Reagan regarding gas prices, emphasizing national interests.
• 💰 Budget Approved by House – The House approved a $631 billion budget for the fiscal year, carrying a $25 billion deficit, despite opposition.
• ❄️ Record Snowfall Hits Northeast – The Northeast U.S. faced record snowfall of up to a foot, leading to unprepared communities and 16 reported deaths.
• 🚄 California Studies Trains – California announced plans to study the feasibility of establishing high-speed train routes to improve transportation.
• 📸 Photography Gains Status – Collecting photography has gained newfound status as a fine art, reflecting changing perceptions in the art world.
• 📈 Dow Nears 1,000 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average flirted with the 1,000 mark, closing at 997.95, the highest since January 1977.
• 🏦 Chase's Latin Growth – Chase reported a tripling of income from Latin America over five years, highlighting economic growth in the region.
• 🗳️ Reagan's Legislative Support – President Reagan expressed support for a measure aimed at curbing lawsuits related to school desegregation busing.
• 🌍 Vietnam's Economic Issues – Vietnam reported economic setbacks, attributing issues to corruption among trusted aides in both North and South.