Historical Events
Event of Interest
Alexander Calder's "Big Crinkly" sells for $852,000
- Chicago White Sox beat Milwaukee Brewers, 7-6, in 25 innings (started 5/8)
Famous Birthdays
- Prince Fielder, American baseball first baseman (6 x MLB All Star, NL HR leader 2007, MLB RBI leader 2009, Milwaukee Brewers), born in Ontario, California
Famous Deaths
- Nudie Cohn, Ukrainian-American tailor (created the rhinestone 'nudie suits' worn by musicians), dies at 81 [1]
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About May 9, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 19 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
