Historical Events
Kate & Allie
American sitcom "Kate & Allie" premieres on CBS TV starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin
- John J O'Connor named 8th archbishop of New York
- KSD-AM in St Louis MO changes call letters to KUSA
- Mobil oil tanker spills 200,000 gallons into Columbia River
- STS 41-C vehicle moves to launch pad
Sports History
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain is indicted on charges of drug trafficking, embezzlement and racketeering; 25 year sentence later quashed
Famous Birthdays
- Tanushree Dutta, Indian actress (Aashiq Banaya Aapne), born in Jamshedpur, India
Famous Deaths
- Garry Winogrand, American photographer, dies of cancer at 56
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About March 19, 1984
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
