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Signing of Executive Order 12301 establishing the Presidential Council on Integrity & Efficiency
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Congress passes Reagan's tax bill. Instead of a 30% tax cut over three years, Reagan accepts 25%.
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Establishment of the Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving
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Joint US-USSR announcement on Strategic Arms Reduction Talks
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Signed Executive Order 12369 establishing Presidents Private Sector Survey on Cost Control (Grace Commission, PPSSCC)
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Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (ERTA) signed at the Ranch
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Surface Transportation Assistance Act signed
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US-Mexico Agreement on the environment in the border area
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Nuclear agreement with China
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Minimum Drinking Age Bill signed
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Nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl
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Immigration Reform & Control Act signed
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Trade & Competitiveness Act signed
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Fair Housing Act Amendments signed