Date: June 5, 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 1984Operation Blue Star at Golden Temple,…
Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. Date: January 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Iran Launches Operation Dawn 5 in Iran-Iraq War February 16, 1984New South Wales Decriminalizes Homosexuality June 8, 1984Danube-Black…
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) More events from 1984Wagalla Massacre: Kenyan Soldiers…
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) More events from 1984STS-41-B First Untethered Spacewalk Using MMU February 7, 1984Baltimore Colts…
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 📅…
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) More events from 1984AT&T Divests Bell System Companies in…