Historical Events
- LA federal jury acquits auto maker John Z DeLorean on cocaine charges
- Largest harness racing purse ($2,161,000-Nihilator wins $1,080,500)
- NASA launches Ampte
- Sunken liner Andrea Doria's safe opened
Famous Deaths
- György Kósa, Hungarian composer, dies at 87
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About August 16, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - George Michael
