Historical Events
When Doves Cry
"When Doves Cry" single released by Prince Rogers Nelson (Billboard Song of the Year, 1984)
- Guinea-Bissau adopts constitution
- Juventus of Italy win 24th European Cup Winner's Cup against Porto of Portugal 2-1 in Basel
- Mackay pays $218,718 for 44,166 tickets to keep Twins in Minnesota Twins sell 51,863 tickets but only 6,346 fans show up for the game
Sports History
MLB Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton hits a grand slam homer off Fernando Valenzuela, in 7-2 win against Dodgers, in Los Angeles
- US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Darío Cvitanich, Argentine football player, born in Baradero, Argentina
- Mickie Knuckles, American female professional wrestler
- Pania Rose, Australian fashion model, born in Perth, Western Australia
- Rick Rypien, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Alberta, Canada (d. 2011)
- Tomáš Fleischmann, Czech ice hockey player, born in Kopřivnice, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Andy Kaufman, American comedian and actor (Taxi -"Latka"), dies of cancer at 35
- Irwin Shaw, American writer (Rich Man, Poor Man), dies at 71
- Wessel Couzijn, Dutch sculptor and cartoonist (Auschwitz-monument), dies at 71
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About May 16, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran
