Tuesday October 16, 1984: on this day

October 16, 1984 was the 290th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 16, 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 16, 1984, who was born and died on October 16, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Terminator, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1984?


October 16, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1984 can also be written as 10/16/1984 in the US and as 16/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

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October 16, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1984:

  • Baboon heart transplanted into a 15-day-old baby girl
  • Desmond tutu is awarded the nobel peace prize.

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October 16, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 02:30 pm.

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 16, 1984?


Famous people born on October 16, 1984:

  • François Pervis

    French track cyclist, triple world champion (last in 2015.

  • Shayne Ward

    An english pop singer who became famous as the winner of the x factor's second series.

  • Mélissa Lauren

    Mélissa lauren is a french former adult film actress known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.

  • Rachel Reilly

    American talk show host and actress.

  • Trevor Blumas
  • Petra Robnik
  • Hanna Hucol
  • Barbara Rustignoli
  • David Salom
  • Konstantin Stepanjuk
  • Kim Myong-gil
  • Hughtun Hector
  • Roberto Hilbert
  • Kim Jung-mi

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 12 days old,

or 2058 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14408 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 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 16, 1984?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1984.

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October 16, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1984:

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Ken Carpenter

    Television announcer (lux video theater), passes away at 84.

  • Tino Scotti
  • Alejandro Urgellés
  • José María Vilches

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

  • Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley

    American actress (b. 1915).

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October 16, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1984:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
  3. - Hard Habit To Break
  4. - Lucky Star
  5. - Let's Go Crazy

October 16, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. 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 16, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - I Feel For You
  3. - Swept Away
  4. - Let's Go Crazy
  5. - Cool It Now

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October 16, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Terminator

The Terminator

Release year: 1984

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield

Country: United States of America

What Have I Done to Deserve This?

What Have I Done to Deserve This?

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar

Starring: Carmen Maura, Gonzalo Suárez, Luis Hostalot, Ryo Hiruma

American Dreamer

American Dreamer

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne

Firstborn

Firstborn

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim

Silent Madness

Silent Madness

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Simon Nuchtern

Starring: Belinda Montgomery, Viveca Lindfors, Solly Marx, Sydney Lassick

October 16, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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 16, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Superior Women by Alice Adams

Superior Women

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Megan Greene, desperate to escape her carhop mom and the ranks and file in her California town, heads to Radcliffe -- partly to pursue an older gentleman (twenty-one Harvard medical).

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

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Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

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The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey

Strong Medicine

By:

Arthur Hailey, a master storyteller, takes readers behind-the scenes of the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry in his New York Times bestseller. It begins as a routine case: Mary Rowe is diagnosed with hepatitis.

The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth

The Fourth Protocol

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It's a time of political turmoil in Great Britain. Behind the Iron Curtain, an insidious plot is being devised, a plan so dangerous that even the KGB is unaware of it.

October 16, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

H.E.R.O.

H.E.R.O.

Platform: Atari 2600, Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX, Sega SG-1000, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Activision

Flicky

Flicky

Platform: Arcade, SG-1000, Sega Genesis, FM-7, MSX, PC-8801, Sharp X1

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Sega

Deus Ex Machina

Deus Ex Machina

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX

Gauntlet

Gauntlet

Platform: Acorn Electron BBC Micro Amstrad CPC

Genre: Defender (video game) clone

Publisher: Micro Power

The Black Onyx

The Black Onyx

Platform: Game Boy Color, MSX, Famicom, PC-6001, PC-8801, PC-9801, SG-1000

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Bullet-Proof Software

history

Who was the US President on October 16, 1984?

On October 16, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1984?

On October 16, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1984?

On October 16, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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