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
- #1 Song: Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) - Billy Ocean
- #1 Song: I Feel For You - Chaka Khan