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December 12, 1984 was the 347th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 12, 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 December 12, 1984, who was born and died on December 12, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Birdy, directed by Alan Parker), TV series (e.g. Pogo 1104) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1984?
- December 12, 1984: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1984?
- December 12, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 12, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1984?
What day of the week was December 12, 1984?
December 12, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1984 can also be written as 12/12/1984 in the US and as 12/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1984:
- Maaouiya ould sid'ahmed taya becomes the third president of mauritania after a coup d'etat against mohamed khouna ould haidalla while the latter is attending a summit.
December 12, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 12, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 12, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 11:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.
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Who was born on December 12, 1984?
Famous people born on December 12, 1984:
- Deniel Agger
Danish former professional footballer known for his time at Liverpool FC.
- Chasyn Rance
Professional wrestler known for his work in independent promotions.
- Daniel Merrett
Australian football player.
- Sohail Tanvir
Pakistani cricketer.
- Steve Missilier
French alpine skier, and non-commissioned officer.
- Albaye Papa Diop
- Jérémy Perbet
- Gilsivan Soares da Silva
- Airi Taira
- Philip Wheeler
- Angelique Widjaja
- Lorenzo Holzknecht
- Therese Borssén
- Sophie Edington
- Cameo Hicks
- Boris Kabi
- Matthieu Ladagnous
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Jennifer Connelly]()
Jennifer ConnellyMovie actress.
![Dionne Warwick]()
Dionne WarwickAmerican singer and recording artist.
![Mädchen Amick]()
Mädchen AmickAmerican actress and director.
![Connie Francis]()
Connie FrancisCountry singer.
![Bill Nighy]()
Bill NighyBritish actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
![Regina Hall]()
Regina HallRegina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
![Bob Barker]()
Bob BarkerBarker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Robert Lepage]()
Robert LepageFrench canadian playwright.
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December 12, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 4 months old,
or 472 months and 14 days old,
or 2054 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14380 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 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 December 12, 1984?
There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1984.
December 12, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1984:
- Cornellius Holland
Notable physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- János Stófián
- Jaroslav Lukavský
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Tallulah Bankhead]()
Tallulah BankheadAmerican actress who appeared on film and stage.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![Peter Boyle]()
Peter BoyleAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![Van Johnson]()
Van JohnsonAmerican actor.
![Annette Stroyberg]()
Annette StroybergDanish actress (b. 1936).
![Ann Reinking]()
Ann ReinkingAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1984:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1984:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1984 was Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus - We All Stand Together
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1984 was Solid by Ashford & Simpson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 12, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- Whodini - Friends/Five Minutes Of Funk
- Force M.D.'s - Tears
December 12, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Birdy
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Johnny Dangerously
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton
The River
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch
The Flamingo Kid
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman
Protocol
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus, Andre Gregory
December 12, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Fast Forward
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
Mensch Bachmann
Release year: 1984
December 12, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Weaker Vessel
By: Antonia Fraser
"An almost encyclopedic record of women in 17th-century England...wives and warriors, heiresses or preachers... alive with Anecdote After Anecdote." New York Times Book Review
Illusions Of Love
By: Cynthia Freeman
Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Son Of The Morning Star
By: Evan S. Connell
Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.
Nutcracker
By: E. T. A. Hoffmann
"A classic, complete and new book. This is one of the ten most illustrated children's books. New York Times Book ReviewThe Nutcracker tale, by E.T.A.
December 12, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 12, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cutthroats
The Dallas Quest
H.E.R.O.
Cosmic Cruiser
Binary Land
Who was the US President on December 12, 1984?
On December 12, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1984?
On December 12, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1984?
On December 12, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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 December 1984?
December 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
