Historical Events
- American lawyer and businessman David Stern becomes NBA Commissioner, succeeding Larry O'Brien; stays in position until 2014
- China & Netherlands regain diplomatic relations
- Indian diplomat Ravindra Mhatre kidnapped and murdered by Kashmiri terrorists in Birmingham, England
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Fletcher, Scottish soccer midfielder (80 caps; Manchester United, WBA, Stoke City), born in Dalkeith, Scotland
- Lee Thompson Young, American actor, born in Columbia, South Carolina (d. 2013)
About February 1, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
#1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
