Iraq Sunday Apr 10, 1983 Iran–Iraq WarOperation Dawn-1
Iraq Sunday Apr 10, 1983 From early 1983–1984, Iran launched a series of four Valfajr (Dawn) Operations (that eventually numbered to 10). During Operation Dawn-1, in early February 1983, 50,000 Iranian forces attacked westward from Dezful and were confronted by 55,000 Iraqi forces. The Iranian objective was to cut off the road from Basra to Baghdad in the central sector.
San Francisco, California, U.S. Sunday Apr 10, 1983 Nancy PelosiPhillip Burton died
San Francisco, California, U.S. Sunday Apr 10, 1983 Phillip Burton died in 1983 and was succeeded by his wife, Sala. In late 1986, Sala became ill with cancer and decided not to run for reelection in 1988. She picked Pelosi as her designated successor, guaranteeing her the support of the Burtons' contacts.
California, U.S. Monday Apr 11, 1983 Amritsar, Punjab, India Friday Apr 22, 1983 Indira GandhiThe Punjab Police Deputy was shot dead
Amritsar, Punjab, India Friday Apr 22, 1983 On 23 April 1983, the Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General A. S. Atwal was shot dead as he left the Temple compound. The following day, after the murder, Harchand Singh Longowal confirmed the involvement of Bhindranwale in the murder.
