Historical Events
- Challenger moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 41 B mission
- Last day of Test cricket for Chappell, Marsh & Lillee
Famous Birthdays
- A. J. Hawk, American football player, born in Kettering, Ohio
- Kate McKinnon, American actress and comedian (Ghostbusters), born in Sea Cliff, New York
- Sean O'Brien, Australian professional windsurfer, born in Carlow, Republic of Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Laszlo, Hungarian-U.S. cinematographer (b. 1898)
1984 Highlights
About January 6, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Only You - Flying Pickets
