World Events of 1984

Russian President Yuri Andropov died and was replaced by Konstantin Chernenko.

The Soviet Union and other allies withdrew from the summer Olympics.

Indian Presdient Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her bodyguards.

Over 2000 people were killed in India when toxic gas leaked from a Union Carbide plant in Bopal.

Ronald Reagan was re-elected President of the US.

The Cosby Show began on television.

Bob Geldof raised millions for starving Africans with the Band Aid single 'Do They Know Its Christmas?'.

The main movies were Amadeus and The Killing Fields.

Apple introduced the Macintosh computer.

RSHS Class of 1984

In 1984

The Principal of Redcliffe State High School was Trevor Dyer.

The Deputy Principals were Doug Greening and Don Harrold.

The Senior Mistress was Mary Dale.

There were students in the Senior class.

The school captains were Patricia Dearness and Lane Strathearn.

Bongaree won the Swimming carnival.

Murrumba won the Athletics carnival.

The dux of the school was Lane Strathearn.