Date: January 29, 1983
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to buy out and evacuate the dioxin-contaminated community of Times Beach, Missouri. Date: February 23, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983U.S. Congress Condemns Japanese…
The 7.8 Mw Sea of Japan earthquake shakes northern Honshu with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami is generated that leaves about 100 people dead. Date: May 26, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day…
Cold War: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war. Date: April 25, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On…
The West German news magazine Stern begins publishing excerpts from the purported diaries of Adolf Hitler, later revealed to be forgeries. Date: April 28, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Strategic Defense Initiative Announced…
Brink's-Mat robbery: In London, 6,800 gold bars worth nearly £26 million are stolen from the Brink's-Mat vault at Heathrow Airport. Date: November 26, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 26 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Gordon Kahl Killed in Smithville Shootout,…
A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. Date: July 11, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 1983 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1983Jules Rimet Trophy Stolen from Brazilian Football Confederation,…