April 1984

Soul legend Marvin Gaye is shot and killed by his father at age 44, one day before his 45th birthday. His death shocks the music world and triggers extensive reflection on his legacy, including What's Going On, Let's Get It On, and his final album Midnight Love.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed Wilt Chamberlain's NBA all-time scoring record of 31,419 points, a record he would extend to 38,387 before retiring in 1989. A six-time NBA champion and six-time MVP, Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook became the most unstoppable shot in basketball history.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpasses Oscar Robertson's career scoring record to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a record he holds at 38,387 points until eventually surpassed in 2023. Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook remains the most unstoppable individual shot in basketball history.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passes Wilt Chamberlain to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a record he holds until 2023. His skyhook shot is widely considered the most unstoppable move in basketball history.