103 Korean Martyrs Canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul, May 6, 1984

The Sino-British Joint Declaration, stating that China would resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and the United Kingdom would restore Hong Kong to China with effect from July 1, 1997, is signed in Beijing by Deng Xiaoping and Margaret Thatcher. Date: December 19, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on…

Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern architecture. Date: May 17, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 17 📅…

Members of Cameroon's Republican Guard unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the government headed by Paul Biya. Date: April 6, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984UK Miners’ Strike Begins at Cortonwood Colliery, March 6, 1984Sino-British…

William Buckley, the CIA station chief in Lebanon, is kidnapped by Hezbollah; he later dies in captivity. Date: March 16, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 16 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Sri Lankan Army Kills Civilians in Mannar, December…

Disappearance of Jonelle Matthews from Greeley, Colorado. Her remains were discovered on July 23, 2019, located about 24 km (15 mi) southeast of Jonelle's home. The cause of death "was a gunshot wound to the head." Date: December 20, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 20 📅 Events on this day in…

Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Date: January 7, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 7 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Baltimore Colts Move Operations to Indianapolis, March 29, 1984New South Wales Decriminalizes…