What Happened on July 1, 1984

Historical Events

  • "Baby" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 241 performances
  • Liechtenstein is the last European country to grant women the right to vote through a referendum with 51.3% (men) in favour
  • The PG-13 rating is introduced by the MPAA

US Senior Golf Open

US Senior Open Men's Golf, Oak Hill CC: Miller Barber wins by 2 strokes from Arnold Palmer for his second Senior Open title


Famous Birthdays

  • Donald Thomas, Bahamian high jumper (World Championship gold 2007), born in Freeport, Bahamas

Famous Deaths

  • Moshé Feldenkrais, Ukrainian-Israeli engineer and physicist (founder of the Feldenkrais method), dies at 80
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About July 1, 1984

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
  • UK #1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood