Historical Events
- 12th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41D): Discovery 1 launches for a 6-day excursion
- Red Sox Jim Rice grounds into record 33rd double play en route to 36
- Sotheby's in London begins 2 day auction of rock memorabilla
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Ireland, Zimbabwean cricketer, born in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
- Wesley Lau, American actor (Lt Anderson-Perry Mason), dies at 63
About August 30, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 2 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
