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.
5. A big celebration
Eileen Blake, one of the first pupils at English Martyrs Primary School, Southwick cuts a cake to celebrate the school's silver jubilee. She is pictured with some of the pupils and headmistress, Sister Dolores. Remember this from 1984? Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. A new facility
The opening of a tourist information centre in Sunderland. Centre manageress Valerie Luke, left, is pictured with information assistants Julie Birdsall, Carole Skinner and Teodene Redrup. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. A shining example
As part of 1984 Bob A Job Week, cubs from St Anddrew's Wednesday Pack did some shoe shining and grooming for Ward Allen and his canine superstar Roger the Dog. Are you pictured? Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. An ideal reminder
Seaburn's first Ideal Homes Exhibition with Mark Errington, 9, receiving a cheque from the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Annie Pratt, at the exhibition. Mark was the first prize winner in a competition to design a house of the future. Photo: Sunderland Echo