1984
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When Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka followed, Jacks had the best figures by an England spinner since Vic Marks in 1984.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
She and Dave had postponed their wedding after the crash, but married in June 1984.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Those low-income households that began renting in 1984 and then bought a house saw their wealth go up on average compared with the low-income households that remained renters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
In 1984, President Cleveland signed a congressional act establishing the first Monday of September as a legal holiday, which has become known for promotional sales as well as a day off for many.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Parts of the structure were used as a vocational shop until the roof burned down in 1984, when the building was permanently closed—boarded up and fenced in though, inexplicably, not removed.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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