1984 (AD 1984) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1984 (AD 1984) (30)

• Alfred Kastler (Died: 1984-01-07) — Pioneering physicist known for developing the technique of optical pumping.
• Andrés Iniesta (Born: 1984-05-11) — Legendary Spanish midfielder, celebrated for sublime ball control and agility.
• Andy Kaufman (Died: 1984-05-16) — Pioneering performance artist known for anti-comedy and character work.
• Ansel Adams (Died: 1984-04-22) — Iconic photographer and environmentalist celebrated for the American West's landscapes.
• Avril Lavigne (Born: 1984-09-27) — Canadian singer credited with boosting the popularity of pop-punk music in the early 2000s.
• Delta Goodrem (Born: 1984-11-09) — Iconic Australian singer-songwriter known for chart-topping albums and global performances.
• Elizabeth Holmes (Born: 1984-02-03) — Fraudulent businesswoman convicted of defrauding investors through her blood-testing company, Theranos.
• Eric Trump (Born: 1984) — American businessman and political activist, known for his involvement with the Trump Organization.
• François Truffaut (Died: 1984-10-21) — Pioneering French filmmaker and key founder of the French New Wave.
• IJustine (Born: 1984-03-20) — American YouTuber known for iJustine, accumulating over one billion views on her channel.
• Indira Gandhi (Died: 1984-10-31) — India's first and only female Prime Minister, a towering figure in modern Indian history.
• JD Vance (Born: 1984-08-02) — American politician, author, and venture capitalist serving as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
• Jelly Roll (singer) (Born: 1984) — Rapper and singer known for blending country, hip-hop, and raw storytelling.
• Johnny Weissmuller (Died: 1984-01-20) — Olympic swimmer, actor, and pioneer of the modern cinematic portrayal of jungle heroes.
• Jonny Kim (Born: 1984-02-05) — Physician, former Navy SEAL, and accomplished NASA astronaut.
• Kate McKinnon (Born: 1984-01-06) — Versatile American comedian and actress known for SNL character work and film roles.
• Koena Mitra (Born: 1984-01-07) — Indian actress and model known for beauty pageants and film appearances across multiple languages.
• LeBron James (Born: 1984-12-30) — NBA legend, 'King James', celebrated for scoring records and multiple championships.
• Mahira Khan (Born: 1984-12-21) — Esteemed Pakistani actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
• Mark Zuckerberg (Born: 1984-05-14) — Co-founder of Facebook and Meta Platforms, a leading figure in modern social media technology.
• Michel Foucault (Died: 1984-06-25) — Philosopher analyzing power, knowledge, and social control through institutions.
• Mikhail Sholokhov (Died: 1984-02-21) — Nobel laureate known for depicting the fate of Don Cossacks during Russian turmoil.
• Mitch Lucker (Born: 1984-10-20) — American musician best known as the lead vocalist for the deathcore band Suicide Silence.
• Nani (actor) (Born: 1984) — Leading Telugu cinema actor and producer, known for commercial hits and critical acclaim.
• Olivia Wilde (Born: 1984-03-10) — American actress and filmmaker known for roles in 'House' and directorial debut with 'Booksmart'.
• Paul Dirac (Died: 1984-10-20) — Pioneering theoretical physicist, founder of quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory.
• Sara Davies (Born: 1984-04-23) — British entrepreneur, founder of Crafter's Companion, and television personality.
• Scarlett Johansson (Born: 1984-11-22) — Iconic actress known for Black Widow and global box office success.
• Tanushree Dutta (Born: 1984-03-19) — Indian former actress and model known for pageant wins and activism.
• Theo James (Born: 1984-12-16) — British actor and producer known for roles in Underworld, Divergent, and The Gentlemen.