Why is March 24 a holiday in Argentina?
March 24 is a national holiday in Argentina, commemorating the victims of the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
Rare 1983 coin with these two words could be worth £1,000
A rare 2p coin from 1983 featuring a minting error could potentially be valued at £1,000 due to its incorrect inscription.
Uganda: Rhinos return to Kidepo Valley Park for first time since 1983
Uganda has reintroduced rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park for the first time in nearly 40 years, marking a significant step in conservation efforts.
A Completely Unique Mercedes Built in the 1980s – The 'Red Baron' that Sat in a Garage for 20 Years is Now for Sale
A rare Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG from 1983, known as the 'Red Baron,' is being offered for sale after being in a garage for two decades.
The survival of ideas and intellectuals in exile and internal resistance between 1976 and 1983
The article discusses the experiences of Argentine intellectuals during the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, highlighting those who went into exile and those who remained in the country.
The political and military x-ray of SIDE during the dictatorship on the Montoneros, the ERP, the PC, and the PO
Declassified documents detail the political, ideological, and military assessments made by Argentina's SIDE in 1983 on various leftist groups.
Argentina declassifies intelligence documents from the dictatorship
Argentina has declassified and published nearly 500 pages of intelligence documents from the period of its last dictatorship, which lasted from 1973 to 1983.
The SIDE began the declassification of secret documents on the military dictatorship
The SIDE has started the process of declassifying historical documents related to Argentina's military dictatorship from 1973-1983, making them accessible to the public for the first time.
What happened on March 24, 1976, explained for children
The article explains the significance of March 24, a national holiday in Argentina, which commemorates the victims of the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, in a way that's accessible for children.
Head or Gut?: Why Intuitive Decisions Make Us Happier
The article explores the impact of intuitive decision-making on happiness, illustrating this with the historical example of Stanislaw Petrow's life-saving judgment during a nuclear alert in 1983.
The Taylor Swift effect: US vinyl sales top $1bn for the first time since 1983
US vinyl sales reached $1.04 billion in 2025, marking a historic high, largely driven by Taylor Swift's marketing strategies.
How Castilla y León has voted since 1983, municipality by municipality, in maps and data
The article discusses the voting patterns in Castilla y León since 1983, highlighting the dominance of the PP party in the region's political landscape.
The Oscar Disappointments We Remember: Here Are the Films That Were Ignored or Forgotten
The article discusses notable films that were overlooked or forgotten at the Oscars, including Steven Spielberg's E.T., which lost to Gandhi in 1983.
Everyday Life in Latvia Unfolds at Fotografiska's New Exhibition
Fotografiska opens a new exhibition featuring the work of Latvian photographer Inta Ruka, showcasing the everyday lives of people in Latvia from 1983 to 2008.
Books Unravel the Last Military Coup in Argentina
This article explores significant books that examine the military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, highlighting the societal impact and the continued political ramifications 50 years later.
A woman sues the State for serious misconduct and denial of justice after her mother's murder in 1983
Katy Spicher is suing the French state for serious misconduct and denial of justice over the unresolved murder of her mother, Marylise Spicher, who was killed in 1983.
A man in Vilnius assaulted a minor at home
A man born in 1983 has been accused of physically assaulting a girl born in 2008 in Vilnius, prompting a pre-trial investigation.
Manuel Fanego and the Poetic Madness of Copi on Stage
The play 'Le Frigó', which premiered in Paris in 1983, showcases an experimental and unpredictable theatrical experience featuring Manuel Fanego at the Picadero Theatre in Argentina.
New discovery from the KSČ archive: Soviets brought nuclear warhead missiles to Husák
A newly uncovered document reveals that in 1983, Soviet officials urged Czechoslovak president Gustáv Husák to accept the deployment of nuclear-capable SS-12 missiles on Czechoslovak territory.
Anna-Liisa Tilus shared a nostalgic photo – Would you recognize her?
Anna-Liisa Tilus, a Finnish television announcer, shared a nostalgic photo of herself at 18, reminiscing about her experiences at the 1983 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki.
Aragón, the community that does not know absolute majorities
Aragón has not seen any party govern with an absolute majority since 1983, with a history of coalition governments primarily between the PSOE and PP.
What did Miró mean with his tallest sculpture? Barcelona still debates a work that no one understood completely
Barcelona continues to grapple with the meaning of Joan Miró's towering sculpture, 'Dona i Ocell,' which has sparked debates since its creation in 1983.
'Stop right now' to check if you have 2p coin in your wallet worth £1,000
Brits are urged to check their wallets for a rare 2p coin from 1983 that could be worth £1,000 due to a production error.
How each municipality in Aragon has voted since 1983: the evolution of support in regional elections, party by party
Aragon is set to hold its 12th regional election since 1983 on February 8, assessing the shifts in political support across municipalities over the decades.
Dragon's Lair: The Game That Revolutionized Graphics in 1983
Released in summer 1983, Dragon’s Lair was a monumental leap in gaming graphics but fell short in gameplay.
Venezuela: A 'Déjà Vu'...?
The article discusses the tumultuous events in Venezuela, suggesting they evoke a sense of déjà vu reminiscent of historical incidents, particularly looking back to a catastrophic event in Beirut in 1983.
It will be no surprise if this Paul Thomas Anderson film takes more than one Oscar
Paul Thomas Anderson's new film adapts Thomas Pynchon's 'Vineland', exploring the transformation of American society from Nixon's era to Reagan's re-election in 1983, infused with Anderson's personal stories.
The holes of Paris, the daughter of Michael Jackson (in the nose and in life)
The article discusses Klaus Barbie's presence in South America and includes a historical account of the events surrounding his arrival in Bolivia in 1983.
Elderly Australian Farmer Signed Up for Ultramarathon and Won. Cliff Young Ran in Gumboots
In 1983, 61-year-old Cliff Young shocked the world by winning an ultramarathon in Sydney while wearing gumboots, defying expectations about his age and appearance.
'Most gruesome death of all time' as divers were 'boiled from inside out'
A tragic incident in 1983 saw five divers perish in the North Sea after a fatal miscalculation led to them experiencing explosive decompression at extreme depths.
Argentine Justice Keeps Alive Cases of Dictatorship Crimes Amid Milei's Denial Offensive
Amid Javier Milei's denialist offensive, Argentine courts continue to uphold human rights violation cases from the dictatorship era (1976-1983), despite ongoing pressure against memory, truth, and justice policies.
The Unknown Story of the Teppers, the American Missionary Family that Helped Junkies in Drug Towns: 'Almost All Died in the Late 80s'
This article explores the history of the Tepper family, missionaries who arrived in Spain in 1983 and dedicated their lives to helping drug addicts, many of whom tragically died by the late 1980s.
He attempted to kill the pope, seriously injured him. The pope visited him in prison
On this day in 1983, Pope John Paul II made a surprising visit to his would-be assassin, Mehmet Ali Ağca, in a Roman prison, marking a profound moment of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Anniversary of the Appointment of Archbishop Franjo Kuharić as Cardinal: Read His Statement from That Day
Today marks the anniversary of Franjo Kuharić being named a cardinal of the Roman Church, and his statement on the occasion is shared.