On This Day

What Happened on July 22, 1984

Historical Events


Sport awardFederation Cup

22nd Federation Cup Women's Tennis, São Paulo, Brazil: Czech pair Hana Mandlíková & Helena Suková beat Australians Elizabeth Sayers & Wendy Turnbull 6-2, 6-2 for a 2-1 victory

Tennis Player and Four-Time Major Champion Hana Mandlikova
Tennis Player and Four-Time Major Champion
Hana Mandlikova
  • 71st Tour de France won by Laurent Fignon of France

Sport awardBritish Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Seve Ballesteros of Spain wins his 2nd of 3 Open titles by 2 shots from Bernhard Langer & Tom Watson

Golfer and Five-Time Major Winner Seve Ballesteros
Golfer and Five-Time Major Winner
Seve Ballesteros
Golfer and Two-Time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer
Golfer and Two-Time Masters Champion
Bernhard Langer
Golfer Tom Watson
Golfer
Tom Watson

Famous Birthdays

  • Stewart Downing, English footballer (Middlesborough), born in Middlesborough, England
1984 Highlights

About July 22, 1984

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer