40 years ago April 13, 1986: US warships poised off Libya
Indian Express·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
US aircraft carrier battle groups positioned off Libya as the Reagan administration reviewed military options following the Berlin discotheque bombing linked to Libya. Terrorist violence continued in Punjab with two deaths including a Congress-I leader. Soviet ambassador announced potential resumption of nuclear weapons tests. The Kumbh Mela in Haridwar featured religious discourses on Hinduism.
Key Entities
United StatesLibyaRonald ReaganMuammar GaddafiSoviet UnionPunjabGolden TempleHaridwarKumbh Mela