Historical Events
The Terminator
"The Terminator" directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn is released in the US
- Stephanie Fae Beauclair ("Baby Fae") gets baboon heart transplant, lives 21 days
Famous Birthdays
- Adriano Correia Claro, Brazilian footballer, born in Curitiba, Brazil
- Amanda Overmyer, American rock singer (American Idol season 7 finalist), and nurse, born in Mulberry, Indiana
- Jefferson Farfán, Peruvian footballer (PSV), born in Lima, Peru
- Sasha Cohen, American figure skater (Grand Prix Final Champion 2003; Olympic silver 2006), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Gus Mancuso, American baseball catcher (World Series 1931, 33; MLB All Star 1935, 37; NY Giants, St. Louis Cardinals) and broadcaster (Cardinals' radio network), dies from emphysema at 78
- John Woods Duke, American composer, dies at 85
- Laurie Langenbach, author, dies at 37
- Sue Randall, actress (Miss Landers-Leave it to Beaver), dies at 49
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 26, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 7 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!
