Historical Events
- Twelve-month-long strike in British coal industry begins.
Famous Birthdays
- Becky, Japanese-British entertainer
- Chris Tomson, American rock drummer (Vampire Weekend - "A-Punk"; "Oxford Comma"), born in Upper Freehold, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Henry Wilcoxon, British actor (Cleopatra, Jericho, The Ten Commandments), dies from heart failure and cancer at 78
- Ian Cromb, New Zealand cricket all-rounder (5 Tests, 1 x 50, 8 wickets; Canterbury), dies in a car accident at 78
- Martin Niemöller, German theologian who supported then opposed the Nazi regime, famous for his widely quoted poem "First they came ...", dies at 92
- Pierre Cochereau, French composer, dies at 59
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About March 6, 1984
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
#1 Song: 99 Red Balloons - Nena
