What Happened on June 5, 1984

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Indira Gandhi orders an attack on Sikh's holiest site, the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Famous Birthdays

  • Cécilia Cara, French singer and actress, born in Cannes, France
  • Iris Van Herpen, Dutch fashion designer, born in Wamel, Netherlands

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Stratten Russell, English marine biologist (plankton life history and long-term changes in marine ecosystems), dies at 86
  • Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Indies Sikh leader
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About June 5, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
  • UK #1 Song: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!