Historical Events
- Blackhawk Bill Gardner scores on 10th penalty shot against Islanders
- John Henry becomes 1st thoroughbred to win $6 million
- STS 41-G mission; lands at Kennedy Space Center
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Simek, American soccer player, born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Misono [Kōda], Japanese pop singer (Day After Tomorrow; "It's All Love!"), and TV personality (Quiz! Hexagon II), born in Kyoto, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Alice Neel, American painter dies ages 84
- George 'High Pockets' Kelly, American Baseball Hall of Fame first baseman (World Series 1921, 22; NL HR leader 1921; NY Giants), dies from a stroke at 89
About October 13, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
