Saturday August 04, 1984: on this day

August 04, 1984 was the 217th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 04, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 04, 1984, who was born and died on August 04, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. When Doves Cry by Prince), movies (e.g. Red Dawn, directed by John Milius), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1984?


August 04, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1984 can also be written as 8/4/1984 in the US and as 4/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

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August 04, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1984:

  • Republic of upper volta becomes bourkina fasso
  • Carl lewis wins gold medal in 100m dash at los angeles summer olympics.
  • Cliff johnson sets a record with his 19th pinch hit home run.

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August 04, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1984 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 1984 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 04, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:17 pm and setting at 12:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1984.

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Who was born on August 04, 1984?


Famous people born on August 04, 1984:

  • Kairyn Boumeester

    Accomplished ice hockey player with numerous accolades.

  • Mardy Collins

    American basketball player.

  • Terry Campese

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Chiguy Lucau
  • Simen Østensen
  • Alessio Paduano
  • Natal'ja Lavrova
  • Andrew Wade
  • Caroline Wensink
  • Endurance Idahor
  • Sesto Quatrini
  • Bryan Caraway
  • Shannon Cole
  • Jamie Ewings

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 23 days old,

or 2073 weeks

or 14511 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1984?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1984.

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August 04, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1984:

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Edmond Ryan

    Actor (human monster) dies after suffering a heart attack at the age of 79.

  • Walter Burke

    Actor jack the giant killer, dies from emphysema at 75.

  • Roman Irinarchovič Tichomirov
  • Donald Johnston

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1984:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - Ghostbusters
  3. - State Of Shock
  4. - Dancing In The Dark
  5. - What's Love Got To Do With It

August 04, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Two Tribes
  3. - Agadoo
  4. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  5. - Relax

August 04, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  3. - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
  4. - State of Shock
  5. - Ghostbusters

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August 04, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Milius

Starring: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen

Country: United States of America

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Release year: 1984

Directed by: W.D. Richter

Starring: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum

Country: United States of America

The Philadelphia Experiment

The Philadelphia Experiment

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Stewart Raffill

Starring: Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco

Country: United States of America

The Company of Wolves

The Company of Wolves

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Neil Jordan

Starring: Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Graham Crowden

Purple Rain

Purple Rain

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Albert Magnoli

Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos

Country: United States of America

August 04, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 1984 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Vereda Tropical

Vereda Tropical

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Javier Torre

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

August 04, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Deep Six by Clive Cussler

Deep Six

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Deep Six was originally published in 1984. A deadly tide of poison enters ocean waters.

Wired by Bob Woodward

Wired

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Belushi An eccentric talent who is addicted to life and has a great appetite for drugs, food and pleasure. Belushi The star who slipped to the bottom.

The Witches Of Eastwick by John Updike

The Witches Of Eastwick

By:

Amazing powers were able to descend upon Alexandra, Jane and Sukie in a small Rhode Island town near the end of Vietnam. They bewitched divorcees with instant access to all

Heretics Of Dune by Frank Herbert

Heretics Of Dune

By:

Frank Herbert's Dune books are a major achievement of the human imagination, selling more than ten millions copies.

Balls by Graig Nettles and Peter Golenbock

Balls

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August 04, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kung-Fu Heroes

Kung-Fu Heroes

Platform: Arcade, NES, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Action Beat 'em up

Publisher: JP Taiyo System (Arcade); NA Kitcorp (Arcade); JP Namcot (Famicom/NES); NA Culture Brain (Famicom/NES)

Draconian

Draconian

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer (32Kb ECB)

Publisher: Tom Mix Software

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum and MSX

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Micromega

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Apricot PC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64/128, Commodore Plus/4, CP/M, DOS, Epson QX-10, Kaypro II, Macintosh, Osborne 1, TI-99/4A, TRS-80,[2] Flash

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1984?

On August 04, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1984?

On August 04, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1984?

On August 04, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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What happened in 1984?

1984 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India
  • Night Court starring Harry Anderson premieres on NBC TV
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 41 B mission

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What was the calendar for August 1984?

August 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1984 calendar looked like.

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