Historical Events
- AIDS-virus identified as HTLV-III (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
Famous Birthdays
- Alexandra Kosteniuk, Russian chess grandmaster (Women's World Chess Champion 2008-10), born in Perm, Russia
Famous Deaths
- (William) "Red" Garland, American jazz pianist (Miles Davis Quintet), dies of a heart attack at 60
- Guus Oster, Dutch stage and screen actor and director (Voorbij, Voorbij; Kiss Me Kate), dies at 68
- Juan Tizol, Puerto Rican jazz trombonist (Duke Ellington), and composer ("Caravan"; "Perdido"), dies at 84
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 23, 1984
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
