That was the year…
13 September 2012
1980 was a big year for the AAT’s new and future Members - and for the rest of the world. So what was going on? AT discovers some more 1980 firsts
Who’s in charge here?
For millions of people, 1980 brought new leaders and new types of politics. In January, Indira Gandhi was elected Prime Minister of India, its first female premier. Iceland also elected its first female leader - Vigdis Finnbogadottir became president in June.
Britain’s last African colony, Rhodesia, became independent and...