How Much Time Has Passed? Calculate Your Age and Learn About 1984

People born in 1984 would be 40 years old today. They've experienced 40 years of significant moments! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1984, the first Apple Macintosh computer was introduced. The HIV/AIDS epidemic gained widespread attention, leading to increased research and awareness.

What Major Happened in 1984?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1984 when you were 40 years old.

1. Apple Inc. aired its iconic '1984' television commercial during the Super Bowl, introducing the Macintosh computer.
2. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, was assassinated by her own bodyguards.
3. The first Apple Macintosh computer was introduced, featuring a graphical user interface and a mouse.
4. The AIDS virus was identified by scientists at the Pasteur Institute in France.
5. The Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, United States.
6. The first African American woman astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison, was selected by NASA.
7. Michael Jackson's album 'Thriller' won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards.
8. The World Health Organization declared the eradication of smallpox.
9. The Soviet Union boycotted the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
10. The first successful heart-lung transplant was performed.

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