Historical Events
- Liverpool's Cavern Club reopens
Chinese History
US President Ronald Reagan visits China
Famous Birthdays
- Mija Martina, Bosnian singer (Eurovision 2019 - "Ne Brini"), born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ryan O'Donohue, American actor (Byrds of Paradise, Boys are Back), born in Pomona, California
Famous Deaths
Count Basie (1904-1984)
Jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader ("One O'Clock Jump"; "April In Paris"), dies of pancreatic cancer at 79
- Barry Gray [John Livesey Eccles], British pianist, ondist, Hammond organ player, film and television composer (Thunderbirds; Space:1999), dies at 75
- Henry Rowland, American actor (Rogue's Regiment), dies at 70
- May McAvoy, American actress (Ben Hur), dies at 82 after a heart attack
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 26, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
