Historical Events
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Denmark Vessey, American rapper and record producer (Martin Lucid Dream), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Mohamed Naguib, Egyptian general and revolutionary (one of the leaders of Egyptian Revolution, 1st President of Egypt 1952-54), dies at 83
1984 Highlights
About August 28, 1984
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - George Michael