17 July 1984 July 17, 2016 Author: Staff The national drinking age in the United States was increased from 18 to 21. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars." Rabindranath Tagore — Click here for more from Rabindranath Tagore Related posts: 18 July 1984 28 July 1984 24 January 1984 11 August 1984 3 December 1984 19 April 1984 11 August 1984 24 January 1984 16 October 1984 22 March 1984 Categories: History Tags: 17 July, 1984