Sunday August 05, 1984: on this day

August 05, 1984 was the 218th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1984, who was born and died on August 05, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1984?


August 05, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1984 can also be written as 8/5/1984 in the US and as 5/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

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August 05, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1984:

  • Alice miller wins west virginia lpga golf classic
  • Lou pinella day at yankee stadium.
  • Joan benoit (us) wins first olympic marathon for women (2:24:52).
  • A biman bangladesh airlines fokker f27 friendship crashes on approach to zia international airport, in dhaka, bangladesh, killing all 49 people on board.

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August 05, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 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 5th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1984 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 01:06 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 05, 1984?


Famous people born on August 05, 1984:

  • Helene Fischer

    Helene fischer is a german pop singer known for her powerful voice and energetic stage presence.

  • Muzamil Ibrahim

    Pakistani actor known for his work in television and film.

  • Gloriana Ortiz

    Gloriana Ortiz is a talented actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Steve Matai

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Brandi Milloy

    Tv show host.

  • Alex Arredondo

    American combat death lance corporal arredondo, a lance corporal, was serving his second tour of duty in iraq when he was shot in the head...

  • Makhtar Thioune
  • Pina Turco
  • Eurípedes Amoreirinha
  • Jordan Lotiès
  • Nikola Rosić
  • Rashaun Broadus
  • Battista Acquaviva
  • Ryan McDonald

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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August 05, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 20 days old,

or 2072 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14508 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1984?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1984.

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August 05, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1984:

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • R Hagelstange

    Writer.

  • Howard Culver

    Actor (howie gunsmoke), passes away at 66.

  • Nicola Catalano
  • Erich von der Heyde
  • Richard Burton (Richard Walter Jenkins

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

  • Kenzly Morrison

    Kenzly Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, and Nobel laureate, known for her novels that explored the African-American experience...

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August 05, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1984:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 05, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 05, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 05, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gremlins Storybook by Mary Carey

The Gremlins Storybook

By:

Gizmo is a beastly gremlin that appears when Billy fails to follow the instructions to care for his new pet.

The Wheel Of Fortune by Susan Howatch

The Wheel Of Fortune

By:

Robert Godwin's turbulent ride on the Wheel of Fortune begins when he falls in love with Ginevra, his cousin. They dance to "The Blue Danube" under the lights of Oxmoon.

Possessions by Judith Michael

Possessions

By:

Craig, Katherine Fraser's husband, mysteriously vanishes. She is left with two children to care for, terrifying expenses and no job.

Lincoln by Gore Vidal

Lincoln

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine by Bob Greene

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine

By:

The first year of a child's life: A father's journal.

August 05, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

3-D Bomberman

3-D Bomberman

Platform: MSX, FM-7, NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801 mkII, Sharp X1

Genre: Arcade/Maze/Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure, survival horror

Publisher: Palace Software

Donald Duck's Playground

Donald Duck's Playground

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PCjr, MS-DOS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Walt Disney Personal Computer Software

New York City

New York City

Platform: Atari 8-bit, C64

Publisher: Synapse Software

Dough Boy

Dough Boy

Platform: Commodore 64 Family Computer

Genre: Action

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1984?

On August 05, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1984?

On August 05, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1984?

On August 05, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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