What happened on 23 January 1984?

Discover what happened on 23 January 1984 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Fritz Arring
  • Josef Futschig
  • François Lepenant (French cyclist)
  • Marguerite Gautier-Van Berchem (Swiss archaeologist (1892–1984))
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  • André-Albert Gauvin (Canadian Catholic priest)
  • Friedrich Mayer (football referee from Austria)
  • Paul Becker (German-Austrian journalist)
  • Samuel Gardner (Russian-American musician (1891–1984))
  • Radko Stöckl (German politician (1924–1984))
  • Muin Bseiso (poet (1926-1984))
  • Pierre De Maria (French painter (1896-1984))
  • Samuel Kohs (American psychologist (1890–1984))
  • Dean Goffin (New Zealand composer)
  • Hans Christian Sørensen (Danish gymnast (1900-1984))
  • Sanapia (Comanche medicine woman and spiritual healer)
  • V. K. Thiruvenkatachari (Indian lawyer (1904–1984))
  • Li Chengfang (Chinese military personnel)
  • W.J. Rumambi
  • Ivan Brlek
  • Jean Schwob d’Héricourt (French civil engineer (1900-1984))
  • Erwin Förschler (German association football player (1913-1984))
  • Makoem Moestafovitsj Kisamedinov (Soviet painter (1939-1984))
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  • János Hollub
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  • Mary Serta (actor)
  • Henk Schuring
  • William Eyton-Jones (British naval officer)
  • Vera Harrington-Moore ((died 1984))
  • Frank Usher ((1948-1984))
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