Desmond Tutu Wins Nobel Peace Prize October 16, 1984
Date: October 16, 1984
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Date: October 16, 1984
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Corporal Denis Lortie enters the Quebec National Assembly and opens fire, killing three people and wounding 13. RenΓ© 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 β π Other events on May 8 π Events on…
The Republic of Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso. Date: August 4, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 4 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Konstantin Chernenko Succeeds Yuri Andropov as Soviet Leader, February 13, 1984Brunei Joins the United…
Joe Kittinger becomes the first person to fly a gas balloon alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Date: September 14, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 14 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Thames Barrier Officially Opens Protecting Greater London Floodplain -…
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 1984Joe Kittinger…
Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. Date: January 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Joe Kittinger First Solo Gas Balloon Atlantic Crossing September 14, 1984Desmond Tutu Wins Nobel Peace Prize October 16,…
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 β π Other events on May 8 π Events on this day in 1984 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Virgin Atlantic Launches First Flight from…