Historical Events
First NBA All-Star Saturday
34th NBA All-Star Game, Denver: East beats West, 154-145 (OT); MVP: Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons, G; first All-Star Saturday; Legends Classic, West wins, 64-63; first Slam-Dunk winner, Larry Nance
- NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI: NFC beats AFC, 45-3; MVP: Joe Theismann, Washington Redskins, QB
Famous Weddings
- Actress Wonder Woman Lynda Carter (33) marries Robert Altman (58)
Famous Deaths
- Edzard Schaper, German author (Der Henker 'The Hangman'; The Fourth King) who wrote about Estonia and Christianity and was sentenced to death by both the Soviet Union and Germany, dies at 76
- Frances Goodrich, American actress and dramatist (Diary of Anne Frank), dies at 93 of lung cancer
About January 29, 1984
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
- #1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
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