Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Brawl at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, August 12, 1984
Date: August 12, 1984
Date: August 12, 1984
A radiation detector at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, United States, detects radioactivity after a truck carrying rebar accidentally passed through the laboratory's area, revealing a contamination incident that occurred in Ciudad JuΓ‘rez, Mexico, the previous month. Date: January 16, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 16 π …
Iran launches Operation Dawn 5, a major offensive during the IranβIraq War targeting the BasraβBaghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Date: February 16, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 16 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Upper Volta…
Space Shuttle program: STS-41-B Mission: astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU). Date: February 7, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 7 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is divested of its 22 Bell System companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 United States Department of Justice antitrust suit against AT&T. Date: January 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1984…
Tropical Storm Domoina makes landfall in southern Mozambique, eventually causing 214 deaths and some of the most severe flooding so far recorded in the region. Date: January 28, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 28 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Operation Blue Star: Under orders from India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, the Indian Army begins an invasion of the Golden Temple, the holiest site of the Sikh religion. Date: June 5, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 5 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today)…