Date: May 17, 1984
Operation Blue Star, a military offensive, is launched by the Indian government at Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs, in Amritsar. The operation continues until June 6, with casualties, most of them civilians, in excess of 5,000. Date: June 3, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other…
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 1984Tyrone Mitchell 49th Street Elementary School…
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 1984Prince Charles…
Tyrone Mitchell perpetrates the 49th Street Elementary School shooting in Los Angeles, killing two children and injuring 12 more. Date: February 24, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 24 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984Brunei Independence from United Kingdom January…
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 1984103 Korean Martyrs Canonized by Pope John…
The Baltimore Colts load their possessions onto fifteen Mayflower moving trucks in the early morning hours and transfer their operations to Indianapolis. Date: March 29, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 29 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1984New South Wales…