1984 in Luxembourg

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See also: 1983 in Luxembourg, other events of 1984, 1985 in Luxembourg, Timeline of Luxembourgian history.

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[edit] Events

• 24 February – Luxembourgish is declared to be the ‘national language’ of Luxembourg, and one of the three official languages, alongside French and German.
• 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.
• 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.

[edit] Births

• 3 June – Prince Félix of Luxembourg
• 30 August – Jeff Henckels, archer
• 3 September – David Fiegen, athlete

[edit] Deaths

• 29 June – Victor Bodson, politician
• Unknown – Camille Ney, politician