Historical Events
- Russian offensive in Panshirvallei Afghanistan
Famous Birthdays
- Tyson Griffin, American mixed martial artist (UFC Fight of the Night x 5; Fight of the Year 2007), born in Sacramento, California
Famous Deaths
- Hristo Prodanov, Bulgarian mountaineer (b. 1943)
- Mabel Mercer, British jazz and cabaret singer whose style and phrasing influenced Frank Sinatra ("Fly Me to the Moon"), dies at 84
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 20, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
- #1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie