Historical Events
- AT&T's 22 owned Bell system companies divests into 8 companies
- Brunei becomes independent of UK
- NYC transit fare rises from 75 cents to 90 cents
Famous Birthdays
- Alok Kapali, Bangladeshi cricket all-rounder (17 Tests; 69 ODIs), born in Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Paolo Guerrero, Peruvian soccer striker (102 caps; Hamburger SV, Internacional), born in Lima, Peru
Famous Deaths
- Alexis Korner, British blues revivalist, guitar player (Blues Incorporated - "Please Please Please Please"), and radio broadcaster, dies of lung cancer at 55
- Ken Sitzberger, American diver & broadcaster (Olympic gold 3m springboard 1964), dies of a brain hemorrhage at 38
1984 Highlights
About January 1, 1984
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: New Year's Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
