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What Happened on February 21, 1984

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Ellis, New Zealand rugby union halfback (28 Tests; Barbarian FC 6 games; World XV 3 games; Canterbury RFU), born in Christchurch, New Zealand
  • David Odonkor, German footballer, born in Bünde, Germany
  • Karina, Japanese model and actress, born in Shōwa-ku, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Mikhail Sholokhov, Soviet writer (And Quiet Flows the Don, Nobel 1965), dies at 78
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights

About February 21, 1984

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
  • UK #1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood