What Happened in 1984

The Boy Scouts of America Introduce 'Varsity Scouting' Program

As a Varsity Scout I, will: Live by the Scout Oath (Promise), Law, motto, and slogan; Honor the dignity and worth of all persons; Promote the cause... Read more

Theodor Seuss Geisel is Awarded a Special Citation in Letters From the Pulitzer Prize Committee

Although there was no Fiction prize in 1957, the Pulitzer judges that year gave an honorary award to Kenneth Roberts for his historical novels... Read more

"Secret Honor" Is Released

Secret Honor is a 1984 film written by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone, and directed by Robert Altman and starring Philip Baker Hall as former... Read more

Steve Vai Releases "Flex-Able Leftovers"

Flex-Able Leftovers was a limited edition 10" vinyl EP by American composer and guitarist, Steve Vai. It was recorded from 1982 to 1984, and... Read more

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a 1984 motion picture released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the third feature based on the Star Trek... Read more

Song "Free Nelson Mandela" by The Special A.K.A released

"Free Nelson Mandela" is a song written by Jerry Dammers and performed by his Coventry-based band The Special A.K.A. released on the single Nelson... Read more

Muhammad Ali is diagnosed with Parkinson's Syndrome

Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's Syndrome in 1984, a disease for which those subject to severe head trauma, such as boxers, are many times more... Read more

Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons found Def Jam Recordings

Def Jam was founded by Rick Rubin in his dorm room in 1983 at New York University and its first release was a single by his rock group, Hose.... Read more

Porsche 962 is First Produced

The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) was a sports-prototype racing car built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and... Read more

Overkill releases the self-titled EP

Overkill is the first EP recorded by thrash metal band Overkill released in 1984 on Azra/Metal Storm records. The EP is included on the !!!Fuck... Read more

Megadeth Forms And Releases Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good

Fueled by the desire for revenge,Mustaine elevated the intensity of Megadeth's music, speeding up existing songs such as "The Mechanix", which... Read more

Steve Vai Releases "Flex-Able"

Flex-Able is an album by Steve Vai. This was his first as a solo artist, and was created in Stucco Blue, a shed converted into a studio in Vai's... Read more

Nissan 300C is First Produced

The Nissan 300C was the name applied to the export version of the Nissan Cedric Y30 series, a luxury car made by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan.... Read more

Michael Jordan Gains Favor In His First Season

During his first season in the NBA, Jordan averaged 28.2 ppg on 51.5% shooting. He quickly became a fan favorite even in opposing arenas, and... Read more

Lee Greenwood Releases "God Bless the USA"

"God Bless the USA" is an American patriotic song written by country musician Lee Greenwood. The first Greenwood album it appears on is 1984's... Read more

Michael Jordan Enters the NBA Draft and Is Selected by the Chicago Bulls

After winning the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards in 1984, Jordan left North Carolina one year before his scheduled... Read more

Metal Church releases their self-titled debut album

Metal Church is the self-titled debut album of the heavy metal band of the same name. Released in 1984, this album and its successor are considered... Read more

George Segal Completes the Holocaust Memorial at California Palace of the Legion of Honor

George Segal's public sculpture, "The Holocaust," sits in Legion of Honor Park in San Francisco overlooking a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.... Read more

Ford Tempo is First Produced

The Ford Tempo is a two-door coupe and four-door sedan car model that was produced by Ford Motor Company for model years 1984 to 1994. It was a... Read more

Chrysler Daytona is First Produced

The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. The Daytona... Read more

Ford RS200 is First Produced

The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined, four-wheel drive sports car produced by Ford from 1984 through 1986. The road-going RS200 was based on Ford's... Read more

Establishment of the Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies (Now Called the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education & Tolerance)

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education & Tolerance is a Holocaust museum located in Dallas, Texas. In 1977, 125 Jewish Holocaust... Read more

Anthrax releases Fistful of Metal

Fistful of Metal is the name of the debut album by American thrash metal band Anthrax. The album was released in January 1984 by Megaforce Records... Read more

Ali Abdelsoud Mohammed Makes His Mark

Ali Abdelsoud Mohammed, a double agent for the United States and Egypt, had served as the guide for Ayman Zawahiri when he came to America to... Read more

The Vandals release When in Rome Do as The Vandals

When in Rome Do as the Vandals is the debut album by the Huntington Beach punk rock band The Vandals, released in 1984 by National Trust Records.... Read more