1984 (Year)

Andy Gill · In 1984 the Red Hot Chilli Peppers invited Gill to produce their eponymous debut album. The sessions found the brash American youths clashing with their patrician English producer and the album was regarded as a failure by all involved, yet its strong sales, once the Chilli Peppers became huge, provided Gill with a solid royalty stream alongside more production work. Age: 28

Jane Luttenburger Anderson · Hello Jane, I met you for the first time
for coffee at Cafe Casino in Santa Monica CA. Age: 30

Bebe Buell · The rock band Power Station began in 1984 when then-boyfriend John Taylor (of Duran Duran fame) pulled some famous friends together to provide backing for another of Buell’s musical efforts. Age: 30

Michael Jordan · Wearing a No. 23 Bulls jersey for the first time, in front of 13,913 fans at Chicago Stadium, Jordan scores 16 points in his NBA debut, a 109-93 victory against the Washington Bullets. Age: 21

Michael Jordan · Debuts the first of his signature line of sneakers in a game against the 76ers. The red, black and white shoes violate league policy, and Nike pays the fine for Jordan. The Air Jordan I becomes available to the public in 1985.

"I told him I thought he was taller. He told me he thought I was, too." - Julius "Dr. J" Erving, on Michael Jordan Age: 21

Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal · Dismissed from all positions "on account of his state of health, and with his agreement". Age: 67

Shannen Doherty · Shannen was Nominee Young Artist Award Best Young Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Jenny Wilder in "Little House of the Prairie". Age: 13

Jane Asher and Gerald Scarfe · Rory Christopher Scarfe, Jane's and Gerald's youngest child, is born.

Jane Asher · Rory Christopher Scarfe, Jane's and Gerald's youngest child, is born. Age: 37

Ben Affleck · Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988) Age: 11

Tom Hanks · Tom Hanks landed the lead role in Splash, which went on to become a surprise box office hit, grossing more than US$69 million. Age: 27

Demri Parrott · She studied at the Arlington High School, Washington (1984 - 1986). Age: 14

Michael Jackson · Given an award recognizing his support of alcohol and drug abuse charities by President Ronald Reagan Age: 25

Donald Trump · Opened Harrah's at Trump Plaza Age: 37

Muhammad Ali · Was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome, which sometimes results from head trauma from violent physical activities such as boxing Age: 42

Clint Eastwood · Was honored at a ceremony at Grauman's Chinese theater to record his hand and footprints in cement Age: 54

Geraldine A. Ferraro · Selected as Mondale's vice-presidential candidate Age: 48

Walter Mondale · Officially accepted the Democratic Party's nomination at the 1984 Democratic National Convention Age: 56

Sylvester Stallone · Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Age: 37

Ronald Reagan · Incumbent Republican president Ronald Reagan defeated Democratic former vice president Walter Mondale in a landslide Age: 73