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About August 15th, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: The PKK in Turkey starts a campaign of armed attacks upon the Turkish military
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1984 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
- #1 UK song: Careless Whisper by George Michael
- Popular movie: Old Enough directed by Marisa Silver
More about August 15th, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 1984.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1984?
- August 15, 1984: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1984?
- August 15, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1984?
What day of the week was August 15, 1984?
August 15, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1984 can also be written as 8/15/1984 in the US and as 15/8/1984 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1984:
- The pkk in turkey starts a campaign of armed attacks upon the turkish military
- The kurdistan workers' party in turkey starts a campaign of armed attacks upon the turkish armed forces with an attack on police and gendarmerie bases in şemdinli and eruh.
August 15, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 15, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 15, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1984 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 10:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1984.
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Who was born on August 15, 1984?
Famous people born on August 15, 1984:
![Quinton Aaron]()
Quinton AaronQuinton aaron is an american actor best known for his role as michael oher in the movie the blind side.
- Jennifer Kirk
American figure skater, who was first at the junior world championships at 16 jennifer is a remarkable figure skater, despite being 90 lbs...
- Opal Tometi
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter movement.
- Jarrod Dyson
American baseball player.
- Emily Kinney
American actress and singer-songwriter.
- Zack Lee
Indonesian actor and boxer.
- Sérgio Hondjakoff
- Society of Jesus
- Anthony Lobello
- Khalifa Sankaré
- Dritan Krasniqi
- Mbark Boussoufa
- Daniel Bellissimo
- Mohamed Hassani Mbalia
- Matías Caruzzo
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
![Jennifer Lawrence]()
Jennifer LawrenceAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
![Ben Affleck]()
Ben AffleckAmerican actor.
![Debra Messing]()
Debra MessingDebra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
![Anthony Anderson]()
Anthony AndersonAnthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Stieg Larsson]()
Stieg LarssonSwedish journalist and writer.
![Mike Connors]()
Mike ConnorsTouch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
![Zeljko Ivanek]()
Zeljko IvanekLujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 8 months old,
or 476 months and 25 days old,
or 2073 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14513 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1984?
There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1984.
August 15, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1984:
- Norman Petty
- Marcello Zanfagna
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
![Jan Kiepura]()
Jan KiepuraSosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
![August Schellenberg]()
August SchellenbergCanadian-american actor (d. 2013.
![Paul Lukas]()
Paul LukasActor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th
August 15, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1984:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 15, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Jacksons - State Of Shock
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
August 15, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 15, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Careless Whisper
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
- Black Lace - Agadoo
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
August 15, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 15, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- The Jacksons - State of Shock
- Ollie And Jerry - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
August 15, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Old Enough
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Marisa Silver
Starring: Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Alyssa Milano
Sam's Son
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Landon
Starring: Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd
Dreamscape
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Joseph Ruben
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Albert
The Woman in Red
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gene Wilder
Starring: Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna
Sheena
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Elizabeth of Toro
August 15, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
August 15, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Aquitaine Progression
By: Robert Ludlum
Joel Converse, an American lawyer, meets in Geneva a man he's not seen for twenty years. He is a covert agent who falls at his feet and whispers words that give Converse a shocking legacy of death: "The Generals.
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
The Witches Of Eastwick
By: John Updike
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
A Very Private Eye
By: Barbara Pym
As new First Edition, First Printing (stated & full number line), Dutton 1984; small manufacturer's fold to the front flap – GIFT QUALITY.
Past Imperfect
By: Joan Collins
Joan Collins is an internationally renowned actress who has achieved stardom in the role of Alexis Carrington Colby, "Dynasty". A role that might have been a dream come true.
August 15, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Pac-Land
Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park
The Battle-Road
The Black Onyx
1942
Who was the US President on August 15, 1984?
On August 15, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1984?
On August 15, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1984?
On August 15, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.
