Historical Events
- 1st female to captain a 747 across Atlantic (Lynn Rippelmeyer)
Event of Interest
Geraldine Ferraro (US Representative, New York), becomes the 1st US female major-party vice-presidential nominee, officially joining Walter Mondale's Democratic Party ticket
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandra De Rossi, Filipino actress (Amanda), born in England
- Holly Roffey, English youngest heart transplant (d. 1984)
- Lasse Gjertsen, Norwegian animator (YouTube - Amateur), born in Larvik, Norway
- Lewis Price, Welsh soccer goalkeeper (11 caps; Ipswich Town), born in Bournemouth, England
Famous Deaths
- Carol Eberts Veazie, actress (Maude Endles-Norby), dies at 89
- Faina Ranevskaya, Russian actress (b. 1896)
- Geert Lubberhuizen, Dutch publisher (Busy Bee), dies at 68
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About July 19, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
