1984
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Total crude in storage, including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, has fallen to about 726 million barrels, the lowest level since 1984 and roughly 129 million barrels below where it stood when the war began.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
A production at Lincoln Center Theater expands the comedian’s star-making 1984 solo play into a five-actor ensemble piece, featuring Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback and Kecia Lewis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In 1984, Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington had the name of his father, Basil Pocklington, engraved even though Basil held no position with the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
One of the public phone boxes near the alley, photographed during the 1984 investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
This portrait had been taken at the local Kmart in 1984, but Mr. and Mrs. Halliday were still dressed in late-’70s fashions.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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