Historical Events
- 5th United Negro College Fund
- Blues took 27 shots against Islanders in 1 period
Election of Interest
Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi claims victory in parliamentary elections
Sports History
Wayne Gretzky scores his NHL career 32nd hat trick & adds 3 assists in Edmonton's 6-3 win over Detroit Red Wings for his 100th point in just 35 games; 2nd fastest in history - recorded 100 points in 34 games in 1983
1984 History
Famous Weddings
Mark McGwire
MLB player Mark McGwire (21) weds Kathlene Hughes
Paul O'Neill
MLB player Paul O'Neill (21) weds his childhood sweetheart Nevalee Davis in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Leo Robin, American songwriter ("Thanks For the Memory"; "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"), dies of heart failure at 84
- Sidney Garfield, American physician and pioneer of health maintenance organizations (Kaiser Permanente), dies at 78
About December 29, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 8 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
