Historical Events
- 88th Boston Marathon: Englishman Geoff Smith wins men's event in 2:10:34; Lorraine Moller of New Zealand women's champion in 2:29:28
Baseball Record
Oakland A's Dave Kingman hits 3 HRs including a grand slam
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Mary Oliver for "American Primitive"
Famous Birthdays
- Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, American author, born in Silver Spring, Maryland
Claire Foy (40 years old)
English actress (The Crown), born in Stockport, England
- Noah Fleiss, American actor, born in White Plains, New York
Famous Deaths
- Charles G. Finney, American fantasy author (Circus of Dr Lao), dies at 78
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 16, 1984
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
