Tuesday July 17, 1984: on this day

July 17, 1984 was the 199th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1984, who was born and died on July 17, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. When Doves Cry by Prince), movies (e.g. Purple Rain, directed by Albert Magnoli), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1984?


July 17, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1984 can also be written as 7/17/1984 in the US and as 17/7/1984 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1984:

  • Pierre mauroy resigns as premier of france
  • Soyuz t-12 carries three cosmonauts to space station salyut 7.
  • The national drinking age in the united states was changed from 18 to 21.

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July 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 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 July 17th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 10:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1984.

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Who was born on July 17, 1984?


Famous people born on July 17, 1984:

  • Nikala Reed

    Renowned actress known for her roles in various blockbuster movies.

  • Cleburn Ferguson

    Professional basketball player who dominated the court with his scoring abilities.

  • Roan Parrish

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Landyn Hutchinson

    Founder of the lifestyle brand Living with Landyn.

  • Ahsan Khan

    Ahsan Khan is a political figure known for his contributions to his community.

  • Nata Lee

    South Korean actress who gained fame for her roles in popular TV dramas.

  • Afton Williamson

    Afton Williamson is an actress known for her role in the TV series 'The Rookie'.

  • Amberly Lobo

    Amberly Lobo was a talented basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Alyx Vance

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Sotiris Leontiou

    Greek footballer.

  • David Katoatau

    I-kiribati weightlifter.

  • Asami Kimura

    Japanese singer (country musume).

  • Samyr Laine

    Haitian triple jumper.

  • Albert Serrán
  • Tapuwa Kapini
  • Katie Uhlaender
  • Manoel Morais Amorim
  • Matteo Cattini
  • Antonio Bustamante

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 9 months old,

or 477 months and 3 days old,

or 2074 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14522 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1984?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1984.

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July 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1984:

  • Magdelene Oort

    Dutch astronomer known for her work on galaxy rotation curves.

  • J Delos Jewkes

    Singer / actor (stars & stripes forever), dies at 89.

  • Karl Wolff
  • Bessie Jones
  • Arrigo Polillo
  • Denise Morelle

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1984:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - Dancing In The Dark
  3. - Ghostbusters
  4. - Eyes Without A Face
  5. - Jump (For My Love)

July 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1984 was Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Two Tribes
  2. - Relax
  3. - Hole In My Shoe
  4. - Time After Time youtube
  5. - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

July 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  3. - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
  4. - Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)
  5. - Hold Me

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July 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Purple Rain

Purple Rain

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Albert Magnoli

Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos

Country: United States of America

Meatballs Part II

Meatballs Part II

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Ken Wiederhorn

Starring: Richard Mulligan, Hamilton Camp, John Mengatti, Kim Richards

Revenge of the Nerds

Revenge of the Nerds

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Jeff Kanew

Starring: Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese

Country: United States of America

Supergirl

Supergirl

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole, Hart Bochner

Country: United States of America

The Party Animal

The Party Animal

Release year: 1984

Directed by: David Beaird

Starring: Matthew Causey, Timothy Carhart, Jerry Jones, Robin Harlan

July 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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

Superstar

Superstar

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Bruce McCulloch

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

July 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine by Bob Greene

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine

By:

The first year of a child's life: A father's journal.

Deep Six by Clive Cussler

Deep Six

By:

Deep Six was originally published in 1984. A deadly tide of poison enters ocean waters.

In God'S Name by David A. Yallop

In God'S Name

By:

Three days after his election, Pope John Paul I (Albino Luciani) died in unusual circumstances. Rumours of a cover up began to circulate almost immediately around the Vatican.

The Gremlins Storybook by Mary Carey

The Gremlins Storybook

By:

Gizmo is a beastly gremlin that appears when Billy fails to follow the instructions to care for his new pet.

One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty

One Writer'S Beginnings

By:

ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.

July 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beyond Castle Wolfenstein

Beyond Castle Wolfenstein

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Stealth game

Publisher: Muse Software

Flicky

Flicky

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

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Sega

3D Bomb Alley

3D Bomb Alley

Platform: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Software Invasion

Hogan's Alley

Hogan's Alley

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Retro/Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Dropzone

Dropzone

Platform: Atari 8-bit, C64, Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy Color, NES

Genre: Action-adventure, Action

Publisher: U.S. Gold Mindscape

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1984?

On July 17, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1984?

On July 17, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1984?

On July 17, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1984?

July 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1984 calendar looked like.

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