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Current events from the year 1984

 
  • Great Britain and the People's Republic of China agreed on terms for the return of Hong Kong to China when the 99-year lease to portions of Hong Kong was to expire in 1997.
  • Free elections held in El Salvador brought Jose Napoleon Duarte to power as President. Duarte was considered a moderate. He won 54% of the vote.
  • Amadeus wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards
  • Top songs in 1984: What's Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner; Karma Chameleon by Culture Club; Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham!
  • On Television in 1984: Family Ties; Night Court; Cheers 
  • Cost of a loaf of bread: $0.54/loaf


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 
   
Broward County Board of Commissioners
Community Services Department
Cultural Division
100 S. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301
Phone: 954-357-7457 Fax: 954-357-5769

Arts & Entertainment Hotline (Broward) : 1-800-249-ARTS
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