Lindow Man Discovered in Cheshire Bog, August 1, 1984

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 1984Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Crash…

Iran launches Operation Dawn 5, a major offensive during the Iran–Iraq War targeting the Basra–Baghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Date: February 16, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Baltimore Colts…

In the United Kingdom, a walkout at Cortonwood Colliery in Brampton Bierlow signals the start of a strike that lasted almost a year and involved the majority of the country's miners. Date: March 6, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 6 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On…

Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Date: June 22, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Brawl at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, August 12, 1984Brunei…

Kenyan soldiers kill an estimated 5,000 ethnic Somali Kenyans in the Wagalla massacre. Date: February 10, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Cortonwood Colliery Walkout Sparks UK Miners’ Strike, March 6, 1984Quebec National Assembly…