Historical Events
- American cyclists Alexi Grewal and Connie Carpenter take out the road race double around the streets of Mission Viejo at the LA Olympics
- Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), St. George's CC: Juli Inkster wins by 1 from Ayako Okamoto of Japan
Famous Birthdays
- Chad Billingsley, American MLB player (Los Angeles Dodgers), born in Defiance, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Fred Waring, American bandleader, conductor, and Waring Blender namesake, dies at 84
- Woodrow Parfey, American actor (Time Express), dies at 61 of a heart attack
About July 29, 1984
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
