Ronald Reagan History: July 11, 1989 - President Ronald Reagan sportscasts All Star Game June 14, 1989 - Queen Elizabeth II knights Ronald Reagan August 19, 1984 - Republican convention in Houston nominates Ronald Reagan for president March 23, 1983 - U.S. president Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars" missile defense plan (SDI) April 11, 1981 - Ronald Reagan arrives home from hospital after Hinkley shot him January 20, 1981 - Ronald Reagan inaugurated as president November 4, 1980 - Ronald Reagan (R) defeats President Jimmy Carter (D) by a landslide October 14, 1980 - President nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to Supreme Court July 17, 1980 - Ronald Reagan formally accepts Republican nomination for president July 16, 1980 - Ronald Reagan nominated for President by Republicans in Detroit November 13, 1979 - Ronald Reagan in New York announces his candidacy for president December 16, 1978 - Ronald Reagan denounces President Jimmy Carter's recognition of China PR November 20, 1975 - Ronald Reagan announced candidacy for Republican nomination for president November 8, 1966 - Actor Ronald Reagan elected governor of California March 8, 1952 - Ronald Reagan marries Nancy Davis February 6, 1911 - Ronald Reagan, born in Illinois, 40th President, Republican, 1981 - 1989