Historical Events
Event of Interest
13th Space Shuttle Mission (41-G) Challenger 6 launched with the first Canadian in space Marc Garneau on board
Marc Garneau
Famous Birthdays
- Kenwyne Jones, Trinidadian footballer, born in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Famous Deaths
- Leonard Rossiter, British actor (Rising Damp, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin), dies of a heart attack at 57
1984 Highlights
About October 5, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra