1984 Timeline

image

Marvin Gaye shot dead by father; West Hollywood incorporates as “The Creative City”; Olympic games and arts festival.

Francis Ford Coppola sells Zoetrope Studios;

First Nihilist Olympics; 818 area code introduced for San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys; Humberto Galvez, creator of El Pollo Loco, opens new Pescado Mojado chain in Echo Park; John Steppling’s The Shaper opens at Nighthouse theater.

image

Tent City homeless encampment established across from City Hall during Christmas holiday season.

 
My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
 
©2013 LA Weekly, LP, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Los Angeles

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city