Thursday May 17, 1984: on this day

May 17, 1984 was the 138th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1984, who was born and died on May 17, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Lionel Richie), movies (e.g. Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 17, 1984?


May 17, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1984 can also be written as 5/17/1984 in the US and as 17/5/1984 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1984:

  • Cincinnati reds' mario soto throws four strikeouts in one inning.
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  • Prince charles calls a proposed addition to the national gallery, london, a ''monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend,'' sparking controversies on the proper role of the royal family and the course of modern architecture.

May 17, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:07 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.

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Who was born on May 17, 1984?


Famous people born on May 17, 1984:

  • Lena Waithe
    Lena Waithe

    Lena waithe is an american actress, screenwriter, and producer, best known for her work on the television series 'master of none' and for...

  • Christine Ohuruogu

    British track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters and has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

  • Christian Bolaños

    Costa rican footballer.

  • Esteban Cortazar

    Colombian fashion designer known for his vibrant designs.

  • Arielle Zuckerberg

    Arielle Zuckerberg is a businesswoman and former Facebook executive, known for her contributions to the tech industry.

  • Passenger

    English singer-songwriter and musician[34].

  • Christine Robinson

    Canadian water polo player.

  • Melany Denyse
  • Jayson Blair (actor)
  • Domenico Valentino
  • Irina Šichman
  • Yūsuke Izaki
  • Andreas Kofler
  • Jonas Müller
  • Tommy Naurin

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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


You are 39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 2 days old,

or 2078 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14551 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1984?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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


Holidays on May 17, 1984:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1984:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1984:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello youtube
  2. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  3. - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
  4. - Hold Me Now
  5. - To All The Girls I've Loved Before

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Reflex youtube
  2. - Automatic
  3. - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
  4. - I Want To Break Free
  5. - Let's Hear It For The Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hello youtube
  2. - Don't Waste Your Time
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  4. - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
  5. - She's Strange

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

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

Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams

Country: United States of America

Saaransh

Saaransh

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt

Starring: Rohini Hattangadi, Anupam Kher, Soni Razdan, Madan Jain

Roadhouse 66

Roadhouse 66

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Mark Robinson

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren Lee, Kate Vernon

Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Wim Wenders

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clément

Country: United States of America

Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Superstar

Superstar

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Bruce McCulloch

Auf einem langen Weg

Auf einem langen Weg

Release year: 1984

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Chris Weitz

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

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

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

First Lady From Plains by Rosalynn Carter

First Lady From Plains

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Rosalynn Carter's memoir is fascinating and compelling because she recognizes that she is part a distinguished historical tradition: The southern lady in politics.

Valediction by Robert B. Parker

Valediction

By:

One who doesn't fear death is the most dangerous man. The most dangerous man to cross is one who refuses to die.

Warday by Whitley Strieber and James W. Kunetka

Warday

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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1984. First Edition (stated) and First Printing, complete number line. On the front flap of the jacket, "0484"

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.

The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss

The Butter Battle Book

By:

The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.

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

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

Excitebike

Excitebike

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, NEC PC-8801, X1, Arcade, Game Boy Advance, GameCube (Animal Crossing)

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Nintendo Hudson Soft (PC-8801, X1)

The Dallas Quest

The Dallas Quest

Platform: Commodore 64 Apple IIe Atari 8-bit TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Datasoft

Match Day

Match Day

Platform: Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Ocean Software

Draconian

Draconian

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer (32Kb ECB)

Publisher: Tom Mix Software

Boulder Dash

Boulder Dash

Platform: Arcade (Max-A-Flex), Atari 8-bit computers, Apple II, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, NES, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, PC, Amstrad CPC, Amiga, iOS, Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Arcade

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1984?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1984?

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

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What is special about May 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1984?

May 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1984 calendar looked like.

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