The following lists events that happened during 1984 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Incumbents Position Incumbent Grand Duke Jean Prime Minister Pierre Werner (until 20 July) Jacques Santer (from 20 July) Deputy Prime Minister Colette Flesch (until 20 July) Jacques Poos (from 20 July) President of the Chamber of Deputies Léon Bollendorff President of the Council of State François Goerens Mayor of Luxembourg City Lydie Polfer
Events January – March 8 February - American Vice President George H. W. Bush begins a two-day official visit to Luxembourg. 24 February – Luxembourgish is declared to be the 'national language' of Luxembourg, and one of the three official languages, alongside French and German.Thewes (2011), p. 202
April – June 5 May – Luxembourg City hosts the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 after Corinne Hermès's victory the previous year. Representing Luxembourg, Sophie Carle finishes tenth with the song 100% d'amour. 17 June – Legislative and European elections are held. The LSAP increases its representation in the Chamber of Deputies by half.Thewes (2011), p. 204
July – September 20 July – Pierre Werner resigns his position as Prime Minister to retire from politics. Jacques Santer forms a new government, with Jacques Poos as his deputy.
October – December 18 October - Luxembourger Marcel Mart becomes President of the European Court of Auditors. 24 December - A law is passed creating a new system of automatically indexing wages and benefits to inflation.Thewes (2011), p. 207
Births 3 June – Prince Félix of Luxembourg 15 August - Sascha Palgen, gymnast 30 August – Jeff Henckels, archer 3 September – David Fiegen, athlete
Deaths 29 June – Victor Bodson, 82, politician, President of the Chamber of Deputies (1964-1967), European Commissioner for Transport (1967-1970). 29 August – Camille Ney, 65, politician, Minister for Agriculture (1972-1974; 1979-1982).
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