What Happened on November 20, 1984

Historical Events

  • McDonald's makes its 50 billionth hamburger

Gooden NL Rookie

Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden wins NL Rookie of Year

  • SETI Institute (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) is founded.

Famous Birthdays

  • Ferdinando Monfardini, Italian racing driver, born in Isola della Scala, Italy

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander Moyzes, Slovak composer, dies at 78
  • Trygve Bratteli, Norwegian Prime Minister (Labour: 1971-72, 1973-76), dies at 74
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About November 20, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
  • UK #1 Song: I Feel For You - Chaka Khan