Konstantin Chernenko Succeeds Yuri Andropov as Soviet Leader, February 13, 1984

United Nations General Assembly recognizes the Convention against Torture. Date: December 10, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 10 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Baltimore Colts Move Operations to Indianapolis, March 29, 1984U.S. Embassy Beirut Suicide Bombing Kills 22, September…

Konstantin Chernenko succeeds the late Yuri Andropov as general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Date: February 13, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 13 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Premieres…

Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Date: October 16, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 16 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Space Shuttle Challenger Launches STS-41-B February 3, 1984First Human Embryo Transfer Announced by Doctor John Buster February…

Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space. Date: October 5, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 5 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Danube-Black Sea Canal Opens in Ceremony, May 27, 1984AT&T Divests 22 Bell System Companies, January 1, 1984Tyrone…

Brunei joins the United Nations. Date: September 21, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 21 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Indira Gandhi Assassinated, Sikh Riots Erupt in India, October 31, 1984STS-41-D Space Shuttle Discovery Maiden Voyage Landing September 5, 1984Upper…

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 1984Provisional IRA Bombing Targets Margaret Thatcher,…