Historical Events
- Challenger moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 41G mission
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Martina Navratilova retains her title; beats Chris Evert-Lloyd 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Whittingham, English footballer, born in Nuneaton, England
- Vitaly Petrov, Russian racing driver (Renault F1 Team in 2010), born in Vyborg, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Frank Lowson, England cricket batsman (7 Tests, 2 x 50s; Yorkshire CCC), dies at 59
- Johnnie Parsons, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1950; AAA/USAC Championship 1949), dies at 66
- Rene Bernier, Belgian composer, dies at 79
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About September 8, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
#1 Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
