Historical Events
- First NBA game at LA Memorial Sports Arena - LA Clippers beat NY Knicks, 107-105
- Larry Shue's "Foreigner" premieres in NYC
- Willem de Kooning's "Two Women" sells for $1,980,000, a then record for a contemporary work of art and for a living artist
Famous Birthdays
- Miloš Krasić, Serbian soccer winger (46 caps; CSKA Moscow, Juventus), born in Mitrovica, Kosovo
- Natalia Tena, English actress (Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter franchise), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Norman Krasna, author (Dear Ruth), dies of a heart attack at 74
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About November 1, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) - Billy Ocean
#1 Song: Freedom - Wham!
