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Events on Friday 27 July 1984 4
1909 – 1984James Mason (1909-1984)English actor with a famous voice, who moved from British melodramas to Hollywood roles in A Star Is Born, North by Northwest and Lolita.
1984James Mason dies in LausanneJames Mason dies aged 75.
1984Metallica release Ride the LightningFade to BlackMore ambitious songs and their first ballad.
1984Prince's Purple Rain film releasedBox office hitA semi-autobiographical film shot in Minneapolis.