Historical Events
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Bruce Merrifield
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Lowell, American actor
- Jelle Klaasen, Dutch darts player (BDO World Champion 2006), born in Alphen, Netherlands
- Randall Munroe, American webcomic author
Famous Deaths
- Alberta Hunter, American blues singer and composer, dies at 89
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 17, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 8 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: Freedom - Wham!
