Historical Events
- French colonies killed 10 Kanaken in New Caledonia
- New York Yankees trade catcher Rick Cerone to Atlanta Braves for pitcher Brian Fisher
Rickey Henderson to the Yankees
Oakland Athletics trade Rickey Henderson to the NY Yankees for Jay Howell and Jose Rijo
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Solinsky, American distance runner, born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Lera Lynn, American singer-songwriter (True Detective), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Adam Malik, Third Vice President of Indonesia (b. 1917)
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About December 5, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Out Of Touch - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
