Historical Events
- 55th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 3-1 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco
Sports History
All star MVP: Gary Carter (Mont Expos) awarded for 2nd time
- Britain's MusicBox begins satellite transmission to Europe
- Government orders air bags or seat belts would be required in cars by 1989
- Lucas Mangope re-elected president of Bophuthatswana
Famous Birthdays
- Rachael Taylor, Australian actress (Jessica Jones), born in Launceston, Tasmania
- Tanith Belbin White, Canadian-American ice dancer and TV commentator, born in Kingston, Ontario
- Yorman Bazardo, Venezuelan MLB player (Detroit Tigers), born in Maracay, Venezuela
Famous Deaths
- Karel Mengelberg, Dutch composer and conductor, dies at 81
About July 11, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
