Number 1 Songs in 1984 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Band Aid
Bob Geldof assembled the biggest names in British and Irish pop to record a charity single for Ethiopian famine relief. It sold a million copies in the first week and became the UK's biggest-selling single.
US #1
"When Doves Cry"
Prince
Prince's groundbreaking single from the Purple Rain album spent five weeks at number one. Its stripped-back production — no bass line — was revolutionary and showcased Prince at his creative peak.
Biggest Films of 1984 — Box Office Hits
Beverly Hills Cop
Box Office: $316 million
Eddie Murphy's star-making action comedy proved he could carry a blockbuster. Originally written for Sylvester Stallone, the film's success made Murphy the biggest comedy draw in Hollywood.
Fashion and Style of 1984
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1984
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1984