Historical Events
- Funeral for S Nakagawa and burial of half his ashes next to N Senzaki
Baseball Record
New York Yankees pitcher Phil Niekro strikes out Larry Parish (Texas Rangers) to become the 9th player to reach the 3,000 MLB strikeout milestone
Famous Birthdays
- Akanishi Jin, Japanese singer, born in Tokyo, Japan
- Gina Glocksen, American singer, born in Tinley Park, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Jimmie Spheeris, American singer-songwriter ("You Must Be Laughing Somewhere"; "Let It Flow"), dies when his motorcycle is struck by drunken driver at 34
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About July 4, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
