Historical Events
- Bernhard Goetz shoots 4 black muggers on NYC subway train
#1 in the Charts
Madonna's "Like a Virgin" single goes #1 for 6 weeks
- Test Cricket debut of Craig McDermott, v WI at the MCG
Famous Birthdays
- Basshunter [Jonas Erik Altberg], Swedish record producer and DJ (Now You're Gone), born in Halmstad, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Viola Wells [Evans], American jazz, blues, and gospel singer, dies at 82
1984 Highlights
About December 22, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid