84 Facts from 1984: Expanded Historical Accounts of the Events That Shaped Our Modern World: A fascinating collection of detailed historical events ... with context and insight (A year in Facts) Paperback – September 9, 2025

Step back into one of the most defining years of the 20th century.From the release of the Apple Macintosh and Ghostbusters to the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the Ethiopian famine, Band Aid, and the Los Angeles Olympics, 1984 was a year of upheaval, innovation, and unforgettable moments.In this book, you’ll discover 84 expanded historical accounts that bring the year to life. Each entry goes beyond a simple headline, offering context, background, and the lasting significance of events in politics, science, culture, sport, and world affairs.Highlights include:The debut of Apple’s Macintosh personal computer.The Bhopal disaster and its global consequences.Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. reshaping rock music.The Los Angeles Olympics and Carl Lewis’ four gold medals.Breakthroughs in cloning, DNA fingerprinting, and telomerase discovery.The assassination of Indira Gandhi and the tragic aftermath.Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and the world’s humanitarian response.Whether you lived through the decade or are discovering it anew, 84 Facts from 1984 offers a compelling journey through a year that shaped the modern world.Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, researchers, or anyone curious about the events that defined 1984. Read more