Microsoft retaliates with the ‘Windows’ programme – (SCIENCE)

Woolwich Road widening demolishes house on southern side of Woolwich Road. Extends Maryon Park and creates Barrier gardens – (MARYON-WILSON ESTATE)

Apple Macintosh invented – (SCIENCE)

Luc Montaignier and Robert Gallo isolate the HIV Virus, the cause of AIDS – (SCIENCE)

First London Marathon – (SPORT)

The Robot made famous by Michael Jackson – (ARTS / FASHION)

Advances in synthetic material led to the High Tec Trainer – (SCIENCE)

Elvis Presley dies on the toilet, August 16th – (ARTS / FASHION)

Punk street fashion popular – (ARTS / FASHION)