Government
The US records a record trade defecit of $123 billion in 1984
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
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Ronald Wilson Reagan Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Ronald Wilson Reagan through 132 dated historical records for United States of America.
Ronald Wilson Reagan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
132Distinct records
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1985–1987Years on this page
1985
Government
The US halts its loan to Chile due to human rights abuse
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Politics
The US halts its loan to Chile due to human rights abuse
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Reagan says his goal is to topple the Sandanista Government
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
The US charges Israel with violating the Geneva Convention for deporting Shiites
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
The US announces that Reagan will visit a Nazi cemetery
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Reagan stands by his plans to lay a wreath on the graves of Nazi SS soldiers
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Reagan visits the Bitburg Nazi cemetery with Chancellor Helmut Khol
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Reagan speaks to the European Parliament on 40th anniversary of V-E Day
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1981-1989
Government
Visits a German military ceremony, 47 Waffen SS are buried there
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1981-1989
Government
House votes for sanctiona against South Africa
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
United Airlines
The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Reagan cals for unconditional release of hostages on TWA jet
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Military Aid
The US Congress votes to stop Reagan from supplying arms to the Contras
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
1986
Government
Orders economic sanctions against Libya in retaliation for involvement in terrorism
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Military Aid
The Contra Aid Bill for $300 million for Nicaraguan rebels is rejected by Congress
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Libyan missiles are fired at US aircraftin the Gulf of Sirte
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
$20 million in military aid to Honduras is approved by Congress
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
A bomb kills 2 US servicemen in West Berlin, Libyan involvement is suspected
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Requests permission from Margaret Thatcher to use US aircraft in Britain to bomb Libya
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Carried out by 16 F1-11s based in the UK on 5 terrorist targets. A US air strike is launched against Libya in retaliation for its acts of terrorism
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Tax Reform Act
The Act lowers rates, broadens the tax base and removes numerous preferences.
Role range: 1981-1989
Government
Reagan signs a Bill authorizing penalties for employers who hire illegal aliens
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Admits to the sales of arms to Iran
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Blockade of Gulf of Sirte
US naval forces enter the Gulf of Sirte which Libya had illegally claimed
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Government
Provides $300 million for the Afghan Mujahedeen
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Gulf of Sirte Naval Pressure Applied
United States warships challenge Libya's claim over the Gulf of Sirte by operating inside the disputed waters.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Rule of Gulf of Sirte
US naval forces enter the Gulf of Sirte which Libya had illegally claimed
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The term "weapons of mass destruction" is used in the context of nuclear arms control by Ronald Reagan used at the Reykjavik Summit
Role range: 1981-1989
1987
Iran-Contra Affair
Addresses the Nation on the Iran Contra affair
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Economy of USA
Dow Jones closes above 2,500 (2,510.04) for 1st time
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Economy of USA
The stock market advanced significantly, with the Dow peaking in August 1987 at 2722 points, or 44% over the previous years closing of 1895 points
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Black Monday
The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Economy of USA
The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Black Monday
"Black Monday", the Dow Jones index falls by 22.6% a volume of 604.33 million shares.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Black Monday
A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by 508 points to 1738.74 (22.61%).
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Black Monday
The crash began in Far Eastern markets the morning of October 19,later that morning.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Black Monday
Two US warships shelled an Iranian oil platform in the Persian Gulf in response to Irans Silkworm missile attack on the US flagged ship MV Sea Isle City.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Economy of USA
"Black Monday", the Dow Jones index falls by 22. 6% a volume of 604. 33 million shares. A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by 508 points to 1738.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Records, sources and methodology
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