Historical Events
- Triangle Oil Corp, above-ground storage tank at Jacksonville Fla, spills 2.5 m gallons of oil burned after lightning sparked a fire
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Huth, German footballer, born in Biesdorf, Berlin, Germany
Famous Weddings
- Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes (22) weds Des Moines department store heiress Julie Anne Friedman (25) at London registrar's office
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About August 18, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 8 months and 10 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
