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1984 in United States of America — Page 2
Explore 77 historical events and records for United States of America in 1984.
Historical records for United States of America in 1984
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Government
Appointed Secretary of Agriculture
Government
The mainly US Multi-National Force is forced out of Beirut. The US mines Nicaragua to prevent El Salvador rebels receiving Cuban & Russian arms
Government
Duarte visits Washington & persuades Congress to provide more military aid to Salvador. US growth is %6.8, highest since 1951. The USA & Iraq resume diplomatic relations, ceased in 1967
Government
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
Governor
Appointed Governor of Missouri
LIGO Project Formation
Thorne joins Rainer Weiss and Ronald Drever in founding the Caltech-MIT LIGO project, uniting theoretical and experimental programmes around kilometre-scale laser interferometers.
Metallica
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
Metallica
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
Metallica
Metallica release Ride the Lightning, The albums inclusion of a slower, more introspective song, "Fade to Black", sets Metallica apart from other thrash bands
Neptune Ring Arc Observation
Vilas participates in the stellar-occultation work that reveals evidence for concentrated ring material around Neptune.
New Sensations
Releases New Sensations, giving him a more accessible mid-1980s solo sound.
Nuclear Power
Reagan declares that the Soviet Union had violated its political commitment to observe the SALT II Treaty
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the long jump Olympic Gold Medal. Winner of the 4 by 100m relay Olympic Gold Medal. Winner of the 200m Olympic Gold Medal. Winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal
President of United States of America
Unsuccessfully seeks the Presidential nomination, 1st attempt
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 40th President, 2nd term
Runaway
Writes & directs, "Runaway"
SALT
Reagan declares that the Soviet Union had violated its political commitment to observe the SALT II Treaty
SALT II Treaty
Reagan declares that the Soviet Union had violated its political commitment to observe the SALT II Treaty
Secret Honor Film
Robert Altman directed Secret Honor in 1984, a one-man political drama featuring Richard Nixon as portrayed by Philip Baker Hall.
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of State for the Interior
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Solo Career
Builds a successful solo career with hits for film, television and radio after Eagles split.
The Evil That Men Do
Stars in, "The Evil That Men Do"
The Minimal Self
Publication of "The Minimal Self"
The Verdict
Stars in "The Verdict"
The Witches of Eastwick
Publication of "The Witches of Eastwick"
Them or Us
Releases Them or Us, combining rock songs, instrumentals and extended guitar-oriented material.
Thing-Fish
Releases Thing-Fish, an ambitious theatrical album built around political satire and recurring characters.
Thriller
Releases "Thriller", sells 37 million & becomes the top selling album of all time
Tightrope
Stars in Tightrope, a crime thriller set in New Orleans.
Toby Award Rink Actress
Chita Rivera won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Rink.
Tony Award
Tony Award for Best Play The Real Thing
US Open
Winner of the mens US tennis open, 4th time
White Jersey
Rides his first Tour de France & finishes third, winning the prestigious White Jersey as the Tours best young rider
Wimbledon
Winner of the Wimbledon Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 3rd time
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