What Happened on June 19, 1984

Historical Events

  • 1st live TV appearance by Chief Justice Warren Burger (Nightline)

Music History

Weird Al Yankovic gives free live performance at Del Mar Fair

Famous Birthdays

  • Mateus Galiano da Costa, Angolan footballer, born in Luanda, Angola
  • Paul Dano, American actor (Love and Mercy), born in New York City

Famous Deaths

  • Lee Krasner, American abistract expressionist painter, dies at 75
  • Sunny Johnson, American actress (Flashdance), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 30
  • Wladimir Rudolfovich Vogel, composer, dies at 88
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About June 19, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran
  • UK #1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood