Historical Events
- 500,000 Iranian soldiers move into Iraq
- An East German sweep of the medals in the women's 3,000m speed skating at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics; Andrea Schöne takes gold ahead of teammates Karin Enke and Gabi Zange
Famous Birthdays
- Doda [Dorota Rabczewska], Polish pop and rock singer-songwriter (Virgin; Diamond B*tch), born in Ciechanów, Poland
- Gary Clark, Jr. American blues-rock-soul singer-songwriter and guitarist ("This Land"; The Story of Sonny Boy Slim), born in Austin, Texas
- Meera Jasmine, Indian actress (Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam), born in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
Famous Deaths
- Avon Long, American actor (Roots: Next Generation;The Sting; Harry and Tonto), dies of cancer at 73
Ethel Merman (1908-1984)
American Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen singer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), and actress (It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World), dies of brain cancer at 76
- Leamon Hunt, American Director General of Multinational Force and Observers (international peacekeepers) in Sinai, assassinated Red Brigade communists in Rome, at 56
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About February 15, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
#1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
