The year of it all! So what was so important that happened in 1984?
Stranger Things 2, Ariana Grande, and the next Wonder Woman film are somehow influenced by this year from the 80s
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Ah, 1984! So many events in just 12 months. Making a quick list, we understand why this year has been serving as inspiration for so many current works. Okay, so let's start from the beginning... wait... which beginning?
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Chill! The fourth year of the eighties had already been the subject of a book written by George Orwell, published in 1949. Titled 1984, the story takes place in a dystopian future where the State imposes an extremely controlling regime under the surveillance of Big Brother. The book, which was celebrated worldwide, raises the discussion about how far the security of being watched can transform into a control mechanism. In short, just like 2000/2001/2012, 84 was that highly anticipated year for many.
Back to reality, 1984 was marked by the launch of the Macintosh. Yes! The first popular personal computer, but let's focus on the launch.
The launch campaign was broadcast during the Super Bowl XVIII halftime and made references to the environment from George Orwell's book. In it, English athlete Anya Major destroys a large screen with a sledgehammer, ending Big Brother's control. After the destruction, the audience that was watching is stunned and a sign appears "On January 24th, Apple Computer will present Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like 1984". This commercial is considered a classic and was directed by none other than Ridley Scott.
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It's also worth noting that the sledgehammer scene was recently recreated in the music video for God is a Woman by singer Ariana Grande.
So, what else happened that year? Oh, of course! There were the Los Angeles Olympic Games. And guess who lost? The USSR!
Speaking of politics, the United Kingdom and China reached an agreement about Hong Kong returning to be part of China starting in 1997. There was also a long strike by coal miners in England, the year that Margaret Thatcher won the elections. Here in Brazil, the "Diretas Já" movement against the dictatorship was happening.
In MCMLXXXIV (1984 in Roman numerals) the first MTV VMA took place, where Madonna sang Like a Virgin, but lost the best female video award to Cyndi Lauper with the song Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
In 1984, Sony launched the CD-player, revolutionizing the music market.
In theaters, iconic films were released, such as Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, Gremlins, and The Terminator.
And finally, DNA sequencing began to be used by forensic scientists to serve as evidence and help solve crimes. In addition, AIDS was identified.
Phew! What a year, folks! The question that remains is: How did Diana Prince save the world? That will only be answered in the film Wonder Woman 1984.
There are so many striking events that show how eventful the year 1984 was. Perhaps this is the great answer to why it's being so remembered in current works and media.
What do you think? Did anyone here experience any of these events? Did we forget something important? Don't forget to comment.
Back to reality, 1984 was marked by the launch of the Macintosh. Yes! The first popular personal computer, but let's focus on the launch.
The launch campaign was broadcast during the Super Bowl XVIII halftime and made references to the environment from George Orwell's book. In it, English athlete Anya Major destroys a large screen with a sledgehammer, ending Big Brother's control. After the destruction, the audience that was watching is stunned and a sign appears "On January 24th, Apple Computer will present Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like 1984". This commercial is considered a classic and was directed by none other than Ridley Scott.
[embed]https://youtu.be/2zfqw8nhUwA[/embed]
It's also worth noting that the sledgehammer scene was recently recreated in the music video for God is a Woman by singer Ariana Grande.
So, what else happened that year? Oh, of course! There were the Los Angeles Olympic Games. And guess who lost? The USSR!
Speaking of politics, the United Kingdom and China reached an agreement about Hong Kong returning to be part of China starting in 1997. There was also a long strike by coal miners in England, the year that Margaret Thatcher won the elections. Here in Brazil, the "Diretas Já" movement against the dictatorship was happening.
In MCMLXXXIV (1984 in Roman numerals) the first MTV VMA took place, where Madonna sang Like a Virgin, but lost the best female video award to Cyndi Lauper with the song Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
In 1984, Sony launched the CD-player, revolutionizing the music market.
In theaters, iconic films were released, such as Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, Gremlins, and The Terminator.
And finally, DNA sequencing began to be used by forensic scientists to serve as evidence and help solve crimes. In addition, AIDS was identified.
Phew! What a year, folks! The question that remains is: How did Diana Prince save the world? That will only be answered in the film Wonder Woman 1984.
There are so many striking events that show how eventful the year 1984 was. Perhaps this is the great answer to why it's being so remembered in current works and media.
What do you think? Did anyone here experience any of these events? Did we forget something important? Don't forget to comment.
