What Happened on July 26, 1984

Historical Events

Bowie Kuhn announces pitcher Vida Blue is suspended for the rest of 1984 due to cocaine conviction

Expos Pete Rose ties Ty Cobb with his 3,502nd single

American serial killer who was the inspiration for the films "Psycho" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", dies of lung cancer at 77

American survey sampling pioneer and inventor of the Gallup poll, dies of a heart attack at 82

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo