Date: November 18, 1983
Cold War: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war. Date: April 25, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On…
Japan's former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei is found guilty of taking a $2 million bribe from the Lockheed Corporation, and is sentenced to four years in jail. Date: October 12, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Challenger makes its maiden voyage into space on STS-6. Date: April 4, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Gimli Glider: Air Canada Flight 143 Deadstick Landing July 23, 1983Aleksandr…
The 7.8 Mw Sea of Japan earthquake shakes northern Honshu with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami is generated that leaves about 100 people dead. Date: May 26, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day…
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. Date: November 17, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 17 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Pioneer 10 Travels Beyond Pluto’s Orbit, April 25, 1983Byford Dolphin Diving Bell Accident Kills Five,…
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declares independence; it is only recognized by Turkey. Date: November 15, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 15 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Samantha Smith Invited to Soviet Union by Yuri Andropov, April 25, 1983Brink’s-Mat…