Historical Events
- Triangle Oil Corp, above-ground storage tank at Jacksonville Fla, spills 2.5 m gallons of oil burned after lightning sparked a fire
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Huth, German footballer, born in Biesdorf, Berlin, Germany
Famous Weddings
- Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes (22) weds Des Moines department store heiress Julie Anne Friedman (25) at London registrar's office
1984 Highlights
About August 18, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - George Michael