Monday October 08, 1984: on this day

October 08, 1984 was the 282nd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 1984, who was born and died on October 08, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Body Double, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1984?


October 08, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1984 can also be written as 10/8/1984 in the US and as 8/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

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October 08, 1984: What happened on that day?


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October 08, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 08, 1984: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • San Francisco 49ers - New York Giants : 31 - 10
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October 08, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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October 08, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:14 pm and setting at 06:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1984.

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Who was born on October 08, 1984?


Famous people born on October 08, 1984:

  • Domonik Hixon

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Durell Mapp

    Durell Mapp was a professional football player known for his time in the NFL.

  • Malcolm Shabazz

    French-american criminal (d.2013).

  • Josephine de La Baume

    Actress.

  • Sejad Salihović
  • Kodjovi Obilalé

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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October 08, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 11 days old,

or 2058 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14407 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 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 October 08, 1984?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1984.

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October 08, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 1984:

  • Frederick Brisson

    Producer dies at 71 after suffering a stroke.

  • René Garnier

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1984:

  • Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1984:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Let's Go Crazy
  3. - Drive
  4. - Hard Habit To Break
  5. - Lucky Star

October 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Freedom
  3. - The War Song
  4. - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
  5. - Ghostbusters

October 08, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
  3. - Let's Go Crazy
  4. - I Feel For You
  5. - You Get The Best From Me

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October 08, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Body Double

Body Double

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton

Country: United States of America

The Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Byrum

Starring: Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Denholm Elliott, Catherine Hicks

Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, Bruce Davison, Gordon Hunt

The Little Drummer Girl

The Little Drummer Girl

Release year: 1984

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Diane Keaton, Yorgo Voyagis, Klaus Kinski, Sami Frey

Thief of Hearts

Thief of Hearts

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Douglas Day Stewart

Starring: Steven Bauer, Barbara Williams, John Getz, David Caruso

October 08, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

Mensch Bachmann

Mensch Bachmann

Release year: 1984

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Mann

Vereda Tropical

Vereda Tropical

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Javier Torre

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

October 08, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fire From Within by Carlos Castaneda

The Fire From Within

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Fire from Within is Castaneda's most original and thought-provoking book. It's a book that Castaneda, with the guidance of don Juan and his "disciples," finally constructs from the teachings.

God Knows by Joseph Heller

God Knows

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Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …

Pieces Of My Mind by Andrew A. Rooney

Pieces Of My Mind

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Pieces of My Mind by Andy Rooney

Crescent City by Belva Plain

Crescent City

By:

She was the beautiful daughter of a wealthy Jewish merchant. She was a charming girl in New Orleans and would soon be drawn into the Civil War.

Close Encounters by Mike Wallace and Gary Paul Gates

Close Encounters

By:

Mike Wallace. His name conjures up a type of journalism: intelligent, knowledgeable, intense, and innovative. He is not the only one who has managed to get together with his list of criminals and world leaders.

October 08, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Great Space Race

The Great Space Race

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Legend

Hes Games

Hes Games

Platform: C64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: HESware

3D Bomb Alley

3D Bomb Alley

Platform: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Software Invasion

Codename MAT

Codename MAT

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Shoot 'em up, Strategy

Publisher: Micromega

Jenny of the Prairie

Jenny of the Prairie

Platform: Apple IIe

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Addison-Wesley

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1984?

On October 08, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1984?

On October 08, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1984?

On October 08, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 1984?

October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1984 calendar looked like.

Monday October 8, 1984