Deaths on April 12

Edwin T. Layton

Died on April 12, 1984

Edwin T. Layton, American admiral and cryptanalyst (b. 1903)

Edwin Thomas Layton (April 7, 1903 – April 12, 1984) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. Layton is most noted for his work as an intelligence officer before and during World War II.

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Events on 1984

7 Jan

Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
5 Jun

Indira Gandhi
The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, orders an attack on the Golden Temple, the holiest site of the Sikh religion.
4 Aug

Burkina Faso
The Republic of Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso.
20 Sep

Beirut
A suicide bomber in a car attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing twenty-two people.
26 Sep

Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong
The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997.

Deaths on April 12

Edwin T. Layton

Died on April 12, 1984

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Events on 1984

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Indira Gandhi

Burkina Faso

Beirut

Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong