27 June 1980

Friday 27 June

1980-06-27

Events

 * An Italian commercial plan Itavia Flight 870 from Bologna to Palermo, Sicily crashes into the Tyrrhenian Sea between Ponza and Ustica, killing all on board. The 'Ustica massacre' disaster has led to numerous investigations, legal actions, and accusations, and continues to be a source of speculation, including claims of conspiracy by the Italian government and others.
 * British group Joy Division release new single Love Will Tear Us Apart, a 'post-humous' release following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis in May.
 * Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra release joint-album Xanadu, featuring songs featured in the forthcoming film of the same name.