1984 History

World Events

Soviet Union along with other Eastern bloc nations, withdraw from summer Olympic games in Los Angeles, US.
Reagan's "Voodoo Economics" disrupts the US economy - millions are left unemployed and homeless; 70 US Banks fail.
The first Apple Macintosh goes on sale for US$ 2,500 – it has 128K of RAM, a 8 MHz processor and no hard disk.
United Kingdom agrees handover of Hong Kong to China.
Desmond Tutu wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
Brunei Gains Independence from Great Britain.
Widespread famine in Ethiopia.

Indian Events

Operation Blue Star – hundreds slain as Indian Army occupies Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Indira Gandhi assassinated by two Sikh bodyguards; 5,000 killed in anti-Sikh riots; son Rajiv succeeds her to become Prime Minister.
Toxic gas leaks from Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, killing 6,500 and injuring 20,000 – considered to be the world's worst industrial accident.
Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to be launched into space – flies aboard the Soyuz T-11.
India launches Operation Meghdoot, as most of Siachen Glacier in Kashmir comes under Indian control.
Doordarshan (Delhi) begins broadcast on its second channel.
Amitabh Bachchan is elected to the Indian Parliament.
"Ardh Satya" wins Filmfare Award for "Best Picture".
India's first 3D movie is made – Malayalam film "My Dear Kuttichthan".
Durga Khote (actress) is the recipient of the "Dadasaheb Phalke Award" for lifetime achievement.
Juhi Chawla is awarded the title "Miss India", in the Femina Miss India Pageant.