1984 in Dutch television

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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1984.

Events

• 14 March – Maribelle is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Ik hou van jou". She is selected to be the twenty-ninth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at NOS Studios in Hilversum. ^[1]
• 5 May – Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley" by Herreys. The Netherlands finish in thirteenth place with their entry "Ik hou van jou" by Maribelle. ^[2]

Television shows

1950s

• NOS Journaal (1956–present)

1970s

• Sesamstraat (1976–present)

1980s

• Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
TV5 Monde	Cable television	2 January
Screensport	Cable television	29 March

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
[[]]		Cable and satellite

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
[[]]	Cable and satellite

Births

• 7 April – Rick Brandsteder, TV presenter & model
• 14 August – Nicolette van Dam, actress & TV presenter

References

1. "Netherlands: Nationaal Songfestival 1984". Eurovision World. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
2. "Eurovision 1984 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovision World. Retrieved 7 June 2025.