What Happened on May 3, 1984

Historical Events

  • Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey's stage adaptation of her 1978 novel "A Woman of Independent Means", starring Barbara Rush, opens at Biltmore Theatre, NYC; runs for 13 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Cheryl Burke, American professional dancer (Dancing with the Stars), born in San Francisco, California
  • Nam Sang-mi, South Korean actress and model, born in Yeongju, South Korea

About May 3, 1984

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
  • UK #1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran