Historical Events
- 1,200 die in Sikh "Golden Temple" uprising India
- Video game Tetris is first released in the Soviet Union by Alexey Pajitnov
Famous Birthdays
- Noor Sabri, Iraqi footballplayer
- Shannon Stewart, American model
Famous Deaths
- A. Bertram Chandler, Anglo-Australian mariner and sci-fi author (Empress of Outer Space), dies at 72
- Bill Voce, English cricket fast bowler (27 Tests, 98 wickets, BB 7/70; Nottinghamshire CCC), dies at 74
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About June 6, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
#1 Song: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
