Historical Events
- Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya becomes 1st woman to walk in space
Famous Birthdays
- Loukas Mavrokefalidis, Greek basketball player, born in JesenÃk, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Bryan Hextall, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (NY Rangers; 3-time 1st team NHL All Star), dies from a heart attack at 70
- Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter ("Hound Dog"; "Ball & Chain"; "Stronger Than Dirt"), dies of heart and liver disorders at 57
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About July 25, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
