What Happened on June 26, 1984

Historical Events

  • 1st flight of Shuttle Discovery (41-D) scrubbed at T -4

Here We Are at Last

Barbra Streisand records "Here We Are at Last"

Famous Birthdays

  • Aubrey Plaza, American actress and comedian (Parks and Recreation), born in Wilmington, Delaware
  • Deron Williams, American basketball player, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Elijah Dukes, American baseball player (Washington Nationals), born in Homestead, Florida
  • J. J. Barea, Puerto Rican basketball player, born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Famous Weddings

Tiny Tim

American "Tip Toe Through the Tulips" singer Tiny Tim (52) marries Miss Jan Alweiss (23); divorce in 1995

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Foreman, producer, dies of cancer at 69
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About June 26, 1984

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

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

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