Historical Events
Event of Interest
Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada's 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner
Baseball Record
Dwight Gooden ties record of 32 strikeouts in consecutive games
Baseball Record
Reggie Jackson is 13th to hit 500 HRs
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Eugenia Volodina, Russian supermodel
Famous Deaths
- Richard Basehart, American actor (Rage), dies following several strokes at 70
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About September 17, 1984
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Missing You - John Waite
#1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
