Date: December 4, 1983
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The Black July anti-Tamil riots begin in Sri Lanka, killing between 400 and 3,000. Black July is generally regarded as the beginning of the Sri Lankan Civil War. Date: July 24, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 24 π Events on this day in 1983 π On This Day (Today)…
Strategic Defense Initiative: President Ronald Reagan makes his initial proposal to develop technology to intercept enemy missiles. Date: March 23, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 23 π Events on this day in 1983 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Byford Dolphin Diving Bell Accident Kills Five, Injures…
One hundred women protest in Lahore, Pakistan against military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's proposed Law of Evidence. The women were tear-gassed, baton-charged and thrown into lock-up. The women were successful in repealing the law. Date: February 12, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 12 π Events on this day in 1983 π …
A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. Date: July 11, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 11 π Events on this day in 1983 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Aleksandr Suvorov Ship Collision Kills 100+ on June…
Harold Washington is elected as the first black mayor of Chicago. Date: April 12, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1983 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Strategic Defense Initiative Announced by Reagan March 23, 1983People’s Armed Police Founded April 5,…
Space Shuttle program: STS-7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. Date: June 18, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 18 π Events on this day in 1983 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Turkish Airlines Flight 158 Crashes at Ankara EsenboΔa Airport, January 16,…