Historical Events
STS-41-G Launches
13th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41G): Challenger 6 launches with Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space, on board
Famous Birthdays
- Kenwyne Jones, Trinidadian footballer, born in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Famous Deaths
- Leonard Rossiter, British actor (Rising Damp, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin), dies of a heart attack at 57
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 5, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Go Crazy - Prince And The Revolution
#1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
