What Happened on November 4, 1984

Historical Events

Music History

Funk-rocker Prince opens his "Purple Rain" tour featuring his new band 'The Revolution' with the 1st of seven shows at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan

  • Nicaragua holds first free elections in 56 years; Sandinistas win 63%

Famous Deaths

  • Merie Earle [Ireland], American film and television character actress (The Waltons - "Maude Gormley"), dies of uremic poisoning at 95
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About November 4, 1984

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 5 months and 16 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: I Feel For You - Chaka Khan