Historical Events
- 1st space walk by US woman (Dr Kathryn D Sullivan)
Event of Interest
August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" premieres in NYC
- NASA launches space vehicle S-208
Event of Interest
US Vice Presidential candidates' debate - Geraldine Ferraro (D) and George H. W. Bush (R), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
- Martha MacIsaac, Canadian actress (Superbad), born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Sergio Hellings, Dutch footballer (Roeselare), born in Amsterdam
Famous Deaths
- K. M. Rangnekar, Indian cricketer (33 runs at 5 50 for India), dies at 67
- Sid Carroll, Australian cricketer (prolific NSW opener 1945-59 avg 39 59), dies at 61
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 11, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
