What Happened on September 7, 1984

Historical Events

Met Dwight Gooden's 11 strikeouts gives him NL rookie record 236

Vera Zvonareva, Russian tennis player (4 x Grand Slam doubles titles; US Open, Wimbledon 2010 runner-up; Federation Cup 2004, 08), born in Moscow, Russia

American actress-singer Janet Jackson (18) weds American R&B singer James DeBarge (21); annulled in 1985

Don Tallon, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (21 Tests, 58 dismissals, 2 x 50s; Queensland CA), dies of heart disease at 68

American Baseball HOF shortstop (7 x MLB All Star), manger (Boston RS, Washington Senators) and executive (AL President 1959-73), dies at 77

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo