Date: February 16, 1984
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 📅…
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 → 📅 Other events on February 7 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
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) More events from 1984UK Miners’ Strike Begins at Cortonwood…
Holy See–United States relations: The United States and Holy See (Vatican City) re-establish full diplomatic relations after almost 117 years, overturning the United States Congress's 1867 ban on public funding for such a diplomatic envoy. Date: January 10, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day…
Joe Kittinger completes the first solo balloon crossing of the Atlantic. Date: September 18, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Provisional IRA Bombing Targets Margaret Thatcher, Kills 5, October 12, 1984US and Holy See…
The PG-13 rating is introduced by the MPAA. Date: July 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984PKK Launches Armed Attacks in Turkey, August 15, 1984Operation Blue Star: Indian Army Invades Golden Temple, June…