Timeline March 1984

Events in March 1984 6

• 1892 – 1984 William Powell (1892-1984) Died 5 March 1984, aged 91 American actor William Powell, best known for playing detective Nick Charles opposite Myrna Loy in the Thin Man film series, died in Palm Springs, California.
• 1914 – 1984 Jackie Coogan (1914-1984) American actor, the first major child star, whose lost earnings led to the Coogan Act, and later Uncle Fester.
• 1984 Iditarod 1984 Winner: Dean Osmar — 12 days 15h Dean Osmar of Clam Gulch won the 1984 Iditarod in 12 days and 15 hours.
• 1984 Jackie Coogan dies in Santa Monica Jackie Coogan dies aged 69.
• 1984 The Police finish the Synchronicity tour Melbourne The last show before an open-ended break.
• 1984 UK miners' strike begins Year-long dispute over pit closures The National Union of Mineworkers began a strike against the Thatcher government's plan to close unprofitable coal pits. The dispute became one of the most bitter industrial conflicts in modern British history before ending in defeat for the union in March 1985.