Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan announces 'Teacher in Space' project
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
- War Against Indiscipline is launched by the Buhari regime in Nigeria
Famous Birthdays
- David Bentley, English footballer, born in Peterborough, England
- Sulley Muntari, Ghanaian footballer
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Youens [Popley], British actor (Coronation Street, Somewhere in Politics), dies from a heart attack at 69
- Billy Sands, American actor (Phil Silvers Show, McHale's Navy), dies at 73
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About August 27, 1984
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - George Michael
