August 1984

Saturday 04:

The African republic Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso.

Pop star Prince releases Purple Rain, the album which would launch him to superstardom.

Carmaker John De Lorean is acquitted of all eight counts of possessing and distributing cocaine.

STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off on its maiden voyage.

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