The Danube–Black Sea Canal is opened, in a ceremony attended by the Ceaușescus. It had been under construction since the 1950s. Date: May 27, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
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 📅…
The Thames Barrier is officially opened, preventing the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded except under extreme circumstances. Date: May 8, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 8 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Soviet Union announces a boycott upon the Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, later joined by 14 other countries. Date: May 8, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 8 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
Corporal Denis Lortie enters the Quebec National Assembly and opens fire, killing three people and wounding 13. René Jalbert, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly, succeeds in calming him, for which he will later receive the Cross of Valour. Date: May 8, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 8 📅 Events on…
One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul. Date: May 6, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
President Ronald Reagan calls for an international ban on chemical weapons. Date: April 4, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
Singer Marvin Gaye is shot to death by his father in his home in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California. Date: April 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Baltimore Colts load their possessions onto fifteen Mayflower moving trucks in the early morning hours and transfer their operations to Indianapolis. Date: March 29, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 29 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)