What Happened on March 20, 1984

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
1984 History

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
Born in 1984

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

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