What Happened on September 24, 1984

Historical Events

  • Chicago Cubs clinch NL East title

No More Lonely Nights

Paul McCartney releases single "No More Lonely Nights"

Famous Birthdays

  • Szilvia Molnar, Swedish writer
  • Taylor Eigsti, American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, composer ("Lucky To Be Me"), orchestrator, and educator, born in Menlo Park, California

Famous Deaths

  • Neil Hamilton, American stage and screen actor (The White Rose; When Strangers Marry; Batman (TV series) - "Commissioner Gordon"), dies of asthma at 85
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About September 24, 1984

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let's Go Crazy - Prince And The Revolution
  • UK #1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder