Historical Events
- Andy Kaufman and Fred Blassie's film "My Breakfast With Blassie" premieres
- Nigerian Major-General Babatunde Idiagbon launches a campaign on ‘National Consciousness and Enlightenment’
- US Senate rejects amendment to permit spoken prayer in public schools
Famous Birthdays
- Christy Carlson Romano, American actress (Even Stevens; Kim Possible), born in Milford, Connecticut
- Fernando Torres, Spanish footballer
- Justine Ezarik, American Internet personality
- Marcus Vick, American football player
- Markus Niemelä, Finnish racing driver
- Valtteri Filppula, Finnish NHL hockey player, 2005-21 (Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, and 2 other teams), born in Vantaa, Finland
- Winta [Efrem], Eritrean-Norwegian R&B singer (Hot Romance (Rok With You); Nails on Chalkboard), born in Oslo, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Stan Coveleski, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1920; AL ERA leader 1923, 25; AL strikeout leader 1920; Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators), dies at 94
1984 Highlights
About March 20, 1984
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
- #1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie