What Happened on March 27, 1984

Historical Events

Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe's rock musical "Starlight Express" opens at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London's West End

  • Beginning of "tanker war": over the next 9 months, 44 ships, including Iranian, Iraqi, Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti tankers, are attacked by Iraqi or Iranian warplanes or damaged by mines

Famous Birthdays

  • Bonnie Milligan, American theater actress and singer (Kimberley Akimbo), born in Decatur, Illinois
  • Emily Ann Lloyd, American actress (Apollo 13), born in Glendale, California
  • Jon Paul Steur, American actor (Grace Under Fire), born in Escondido, California

About March 27, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Footloose - Kenny Loggins
  • UK #1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie