Historical Events
Sports History
Pete Rose returns to Cincinnati Reds as player-manager (gets 2 hits)
Famous Birthdays
- Dee Brown, American basketball player (2005 Sporting News National Player of the Year), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Garrett Wolfe, American professional footbal player, born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Hammie Nixon [Nickerson], American blues harmonica player (Sleepy John Estes), dies at 76
- Hollie Roffey, British youngest ever heart transplant, dies at 28 days
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About August 17, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
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
