Historical Events
- 11 members of Colombo crime family arrested
- Intelsat 5 re-enters Earth's atmosphere 5 months after it failed
Famous Birthdays
- Kaela Kimura, Japanese model and singer (Rirura Riruha), born in Adachi, Tokyo
Famous Deaths
- Edith Massey, actress (Polyester, Pink Flamingos), dies at 66
- Walter Woolf King, American stage and screen baritone, character actor (Golden Dawn; A Night at the Opera; Swiss Miss), and actor's agent, dies of a heart attack at 84
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 24, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Freedom - Wham!
