Friday, January 17, 2025

This week in history: May 21-25, 1984

On This Week in May 21-25, 1984:

The No.1 song is “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” by Denice Williams.

The No. 1 movie is “Sixteen Candles” starring Molly Ringwald.

Footballer Brandon Fields and actress Andrea Leeds died.

Quote: “You know it just occurred to me. We really haven’t had a completely successful test of this equipment.” said Dan Aykroyd in “Ghostbusters.”

~ Information Compiled by Mike Hack

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Mike Hack has enjoyed living in North Carolina for 14 years and Wilmington for the past seven. Mike is a musician and videographer who enjoys crossword puzzles, Jeopardy, bus rides, long walks, and music history trivia. Mike has a vast knowledge of dates, and researching them is just one of his many passions. Mike also has autism and is enjoying connecting with his community via Port City Daily.

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