What Happened on July 5, 1984

Historical Events

  • Supreme Court weakens 70-year-old "exclusionary rule"-evidence seized with defective court warrants can now be used in criminal trials

Famous Birthdays

  • Yu Yamada, Ryukyuan model, actress and singer, born in Okinawa, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Don Elliott [Helfman], American jazz trumpeter, vibraphonist, mellophone player, and vocalist, dies of cancer at 57
  • Gaston Vandermeulen, Flemish actor (Heilig Experiment, The Arrival of Joachim Stiller), dies at 79
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About July 5, 1984

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

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