Friday October 12, 1984: on this day

October 12, 1984 was the 286th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 12, 1984, who was born and died on October 12, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 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 12th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1984?


October 12, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 286th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1984 can also be written as 10/12/1984 in the US and as 12/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

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October 12, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1984:

  • Ira bombs hotel where margaret thatcher is staying, 5 die
  • Brighton hotel bombing: the provisional irish republican army attempt to assassinate prime minister margaret thatcher and her cabinet. thatcher escapes but the bomb kills five people and wounds 31.

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October 12, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 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 October 12th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 12, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1984.

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Who was born on October 12, 1984?


Famous people born on October 12, 1984:

  • Cameron Johnson

    Young entrepreneur who started several successful businesses while still in high school.

  • Alejandra Costello

    Youtube star.

  • Emmanuel Mutai
  • Marko Anđelković
  • Marco Baldassarre
  • Mansfield Wrotto
  • Johannes Hauer
  • Marco Aurelio Fontana
  • Yang Lei
  • Cyril Stacul

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 17 days old,

or 2059 weeks

or 14413 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1984?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 12, 1984.

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October 12, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1984:

  • Anthony Berry

    English politician (b. 1925).

  • Francesco Concetti

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1984:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 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 12, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 12, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

First Among Equals by Jeffrey Archer

First Among Equals

By:

Charles Seymour is the second-born son of his father. He will never be an earl, but he did inherit the strength and will to fulfill his destiny...Simon

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

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?

The Miko by Eric Van Lustbader

The Miko

By:

The Ninja author is a New York Times bestseller. A martial artist from America travels to Tokyo, and becomes the victim of an international conspiracy.

October 12, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lazy Jones

Lazy Jones

Platform: C64, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Tatung Einstein

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Terminal Software

Music Construction Set

Music Construction Set

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 400/800, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS (PC booter)

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Loco

Loco

Platform: Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Alligata

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Magical Tree

Magical Tree

Platform: MSX, PC

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1984?

On October 12, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1984?

On October 12, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1984?

On October 12, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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.

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