What Happened on April 23, 1984

Historical Events

• AIDS-virus identified as HTLV-III (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)

Famous Birthdays

• Alexandra Kosteniuk, Russian chess grandmaster (Women's World Chess Champion 2008-10), born in Perm, Russia

Famous Deaths

• (William) "Red" Garland, American jazz pianist (Miles Davis Quintet), dies of a heart attack at 60
• Guus Oster, Dutch actor & director (Carrie), dies at 68
• Juan Tizol, Puerto Rican jazz trombonist (Duke Ellington), and composer ("Caravan"; "Perdido"), dies at 84

1984 Highlights

Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

• #1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
• #1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie