Wednesday August 15, 1984: on this day

August 15, 1984 was the 228th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1984, who was born and died on August 15, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.), movies (e.g. Old Enough, directed by Marisa Silver), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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 in August 1984 calendar

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August 15, 1984: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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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?


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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 Aaron

    Quinton 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 Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 4 days old,

or 2065 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14461 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 149 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.

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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 Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

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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
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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:

  1. - Ghostbusters
  2. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  3. - State Of Shock
  4. - When Doves Cry youtube
  5. - 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:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Two Tribes
  3. - Agadoo
  4. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  5. - 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:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - Ghostbusters
  3. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  4. - State of Shock
  5. - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us

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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

Old Enough

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Marisa Silver

Starring: Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Alyssa Milano

Sam's Son

Sam's Son

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Landon

Starring: Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd

Dreamscape

Dreamscape

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Joseph Ruben

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Albert

The Woman in Red

The Woman in Red

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gene Wilder

Starring: Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna

Sheena

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

Vereda Tropical

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Javier Torre

Voltron

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 Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour

The Walking Drum

By:

Louis L'Amour is best known for his ability capture the drama and spirit of the American West. He now guides his readers to a distant frontier--the Frontier of the Unknown.

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.

The Fire From Within by Carlos Castaneda

The Fire From Within

By:

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.

The March Of Folly by Barbara W. Tuchman

The March Of Folly

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Barbara Tuchman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner historian, discusses the pervasiveness of folly throughout governments across the centuries. Tuchman outlines the Trojan War as a pivotal turning point in history.

The Haj by Leon Uris

The Haj

By:

Leon Uris returns to Exodus, his best-selling book, for an epic tale of love and hate, revenge and forgiveness.

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:

High Noon

High Noon

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Ocean Software

Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!

Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!

Platform: Apple II, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, PC Booter

Genre: Action

Publisher: Parker Brothers, Sega

The Saga of Erik the Viking

The Saga of Erik the Viking

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC BBC Model B (text only)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mosaic Publishing

Ballblazer

Ballblazer

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Commodore 64, Famicom, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action, Sports

Publisher: Atari

Hydlide

Hydlide

Platform: PC-6001, PC-8801, MSX, MSX2 FM-7, PC-9801, Sharp X1, PC-66, FM7, Sharp MZ-2000, Famicom/NES

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: T&E Soft FCI (NES)

history

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.

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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.

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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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