Historical Events
- Uwe Hohn of East Germany throws javelin a record 104.8 m
- Vanessa Williams is asked to resign as Miss America due to publication of nude photos of her
Famous Birthdays
- Alexi Casilla, Dominican baseball player
- Troy Smith, American football quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2006, Ohio State; NFL: Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers), born in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Gail Kubik, American composer (Gerald McBoing Boing), dies at 69
- Jim Fixx, American jogger and writer (Jim Fixx on Running), dies at 52
1984 Highlights
About July 20, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer