Was it the TV cameras coming to town for an episode of the Antiques Roadshow or Billy Graham attracting the crowds to Roker Park.
Was it the giant oil rig which came to Sunderland for an overhaul or news of a major ski event at Silksworth.
We have this and much more in our selection of photos and we hope they bring back great memories.
Take a look and tell us more.
1. A giant of the seas
The oil rig Inter Ocean II which was brought into the North Dock for overhaul in 1984. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. The slope to success
Andrew Lockerbie, 17 a member of the England ski squad, practises for Sunderland's first major ski event at Silksworth. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. We value your memories
BBC's Antiques Roadshow at Crowtree Leisure Centre in September 1984. Did you get along? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A special visitor
Billy Graham spoke at Sunderland's Roker Park in 1984. Were you there to hear him? Photo: se