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..."Welfare's purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own existence." Ronald Reagan — Click here for more from Ronald Reagan 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