Historical Events
- 9th Toronto International Film Festival: "Places in the Heart" directed by Robert Benton wins the People's Choice Award
- Morocco Showcase opens
- Sharlene Wells (Utah), 20, crowned 58th Miss America 1985
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh, Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
Prince Harry (39 years old)
Duke of Sussex, 5th in British succession, born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Jack Ikin, English cricketer (England opener 1946-55), dies at 66
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About September 15, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 27 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