What Happened on November 2, 1984

Historical Events

  • France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll in the Pacific
  • Velma Barfield becomes the first woman executed in the United States since 1962

Famous Birthdays

  • Julia Stegner, German supermodel, born in Munich, Germany
  • Tamara Hope [Lindeman], Canadian actress (The Sandy Bottom Orchestra; Guinevere Jones), and singer-songwriter (The Weather Station), born in Toronto, Ontario

Famous Deaths

  • Margie V Barfield, US murderer, 1st woman electrocuted in 22 years
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About November 2, 1984

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) - Billy Ocean
  • UK #1 Song: Freedom - Wham!