On June 4, 1981, several notable events occurred. Here are a few significant occurrences from that day:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report describing cases of a rare form of pneumonia, which would later be identified as the first recognized cases of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) in the United States.
- Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on the Osirak nuclear reactor near Baghdad, Iraq. The purpose of the attack was to prevent Iraq from developing nuclear weapons.
- A passenger train derailment in Bihar, India, resulted in a significant loss of life. The accident occurred when the train collided with a stationary freight train, causing multiple coaches to derail.
- In the United Kingdom, the wedding of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer was announced. The couple married on July 29, 1981, in a ceremony that garnered worldwide attention.
- The movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, was released in the United States. The film went on to become a huge success and is considered a classic in the adventure genre.
