What global event happened in 1984?
The year of Band Aid, the UK Miners strike and numerous scientific discoveries, 1984 events will forever be remembered. The winter and summer Olympics saw record numbers of nations gather together to compete, despite political tensions around the globe.
What is special about the year 1984?
1984 saw a contentious Presidential election where Ronald Reagan won a second term over Walter Mondale, the AIDS virus was discovered and made public, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated, and the threat of nuclear war hung over the world.
What was the worst thing that happened 1984?
Indira Gandhi assassinated
- On October 31st, 1984, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two trusted Sikh body guards outside of her house.
- After her death, there were several incidents of violent retaliation against the Sikh population by ordinary Indian citizens.
What was the most important event in 1984?
February 14: One of the most famous events in 1984, Torvill and Dean enter the record books by scoring a perfectly across the board, winning a gold medal for ice skating. February 16: Bill Johnson becomes the first ever American to take gold in an Olympic downhill skiing event. February 19: The Sarajevo Winter Olympics close.
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK in 1984?
On October 01, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). Who was the Pope on October 01, 1984? On October 01, 1984 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church. Which famous people are born on October 01, 1984? On October 01, 1984 several famous people were born including, Beck Bennett, Mónica Spear, Clémence Castel.
Who are some famous people that died in 1984?
On October 01, 1984 several famous people were born including, Beck Bennett, Mónica Spear, Clémence Castel. Which famous people died on October 01, 1984? Famous people died on October 01, 1984 include, Walter Alston.
What was the day of the week in October 1984?
On October 01, 1984 the day of the week was Monday. What zodiac sign is October 01, 1984? On October 01, 1984 the zodiac sign was Libra. Who was the US President on October 01, 1984?