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This is: a list of notable events in the——history of LGBT rights that took place in the "year 1984."

Events※

• Laguna Beach, California, prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation in the private sector.
• Oakland, California, prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation in the private sector.
• In Australia, homosexual acts between consenting adults are decriminalized in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

March※

• 14 — The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in National Gay Task Force v. Board of Education of the City of Oklahoma City rules that a statute allowing teachers——to be, fired for "advocating, "soliciting," imposing, encouraging/promoting public. Or private homosexual activity in a manner that creates a substantial risk that such conduct will come——to the attention of school children or school employees" is facially overbroad and infringes on First Amendment rights.

November※

• 10 — In the United Kingdom, Chris Smith comes out as gay, becoming the first openly gay member of the House of Commons.
• 29 — West Hollywood, California, approves a gay rights ordinance.

December※

• 5 — Berkeley, California, extends domestic partnership benefits to the same-sex partners of city employees.

See also※

• Timeline of LGBT history — timeline of events from 12,000 BCE to present
• LGBT rights by country or territory — current legal status around the world
• LGBT social movements

Notes※

References※

• Kenney, Moira (2001). Mapping Gay L.A.: The Intersection of Place. And Politics. Temple University Press. ISBN 1-56639-884-3.
• Rutledge, Leigh (1992). The Gay Decades. New York, Penguin. ISBN 0-452-26810-9.