What Happened on February 28, 1984

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

26th Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammys

  • British satirical puppet show "Spitting Image" premieres on ITV

Famous Birthdays

  • Ben Fagan, American musician, songwriter, and reality show contestant, born in Boston, Massachusetts

Karolína Kurková (40 years old)

Czech supermodel, born in Děčín, Czechoslovakia


Famous Deaths

  • Leslie Walcott, cricketer (Test for WI v England 1930), dies
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About February 28, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
  • UK #1 Song: 99 Red Balloons - Nena