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April 18, 1984 was the 109th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 18, 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 April 18, 1984, who was born and died on April 18, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 18, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Lady Libertine, directed by Gérard Kikoïne), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 18th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 18, 1984?
- April 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 18, 1984?
- April 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- April 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 18, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on April 18, 1984?
What day of the week was April 18, 1984?
April 18, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 18, 1984 can also be written as 4/18/1984 in the US and as 18/4/1984 in UK and Europe.
April 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 18, 1984:
- Challenger flies back to kennedy space center via kelly afb
- Joan benoit runs world record female marathon
April 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 18th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 18, 1984 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 07:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1984.
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Who was born on April 18, 1984?
Famous people born on April 18, 1984:
![America Ferrera]()
America FerreraAmerican actress who played the title role in "ugly betty," an american television series.
- Arella Ferrera
Arella Ferrera is an actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.
- Red Bryant
American football player.
- Sokoudjou
Cameroonian mixed martial artist.
- Ikechukwu Kalu
- James Marten
- Diogo Jefferson Mendes de Melo
- Ondřej Němec
- Maicon Santos
- Aman Wote
- Felix Katongo
- Giovanni Rossi
- Manuel Machata
- Chuck Davis
- Michaela Hasalíková
- Franklin April
- Karla Díaz-Leal Arreguín
Whose famous birthday is on April 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 18th:
![David Tennant]()
David TennantDavid tennant is a scottish actor known for his role as the tenth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.
![James Woods]()
James WoodsAmerican actor who is known for his ability to play charmingly bad guys.
![Melissa Joan Hart]()
Melissa Joan HartMelissa joan hart is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows sabrina the teenage witch and clarissa explains it all.
![Eric Roberts]()
Eric RobertsEric roberts is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the dark knight and runaway train.
![Britt Robertson]()
Britt RobertsonBritt robertson is an american movie actress known for her roles in the longest ride, tomorrowland, and girlboss.
![Amanda Sthers]()
Amanda SthersShe is also known by the name amanda maruani.
![Eli Roth]()
Eli RothAmerican filmmaker; he was known for his horror film "cabin fever", which he bought for $2 million.
![Hayley Mills]()
Hayley MillsBritish actress.
![Régis Wargnier]()
Régis WargnierFrench film director, producer, screenwriter, and film score composer.
![Sean Maguire]()
Sean MaguireBritish young actor who was a part of the children's drama "grange hill" for three years.
April 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years and 5 days old,
or 480 months and 5 days old,
or 2087 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14615 days old,
if you were born on April 18, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1984?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 18, 1984.
April 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 18, 1984:
- John Lee Mahin
Screenwriter dies from emphysema, at the age of 81.
- Leopold Lindtberg
- Pierre Frank
- Francis De Wolff
- Kenneth Stewart Cole
What famous deaths happened on April 18th?
Famous deaths on April 18th:
![Pierre Desproges]()
Pierre DesprogesFrench humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.
![Betty Compson]()
Betty CompsonActress (barker.
- Messiyah Einstein
Famous for developing the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2.
- Glyndon Einstein
Glyndon Einstein was a renowned German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern...
- Kartel Einstein
Theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity.
- Alegend Einstein
Developed the theory of relativity.
- Mally Einstein
Mally Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.
- Alyus Einstein
Famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity.
- Albert Einstein
German-swiss-american scientist, a physicist who developed the theory of relativity in 1905, and the general theory in 1916, laying the...
- Adream Einstein
Adream Einstein was a renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the most important scientific theories of the 20th...
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April 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 18, 1984:
- Blessed Idesbald van der Gracht (d. 1167), patron saint of fishermen and Flemish nobility
- Marie de l'Incarnation (1566 ? 1618)
- The Cheat's Cheatday on homestarrunner.com
- Zimbabwe ? Independence Day.
- Iran - Army Day
Saints celebrated on April 18, 1984:
- Saint Werner (d. 1287)
- Saint Galdino (d. 1176)
- Saint Perfecto (d. 850)
- Saint Agia (Aya) (d. 707)
- Saint Timon
- Saint Ursmarus (d. 713)
- Saint Eusebius (d. 526)
- Saint Apollonius (d. 185/6)
- Saint Emma
April 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 18, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1984 was Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Kenny Loggins - Footloose
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
- Culture Club - Miss Me Blind
April 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Shakin' Stevens - A Love Worth Waiting For
- The Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Depeche Mode - People Are People
April 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1984 was She's Strange by Cameo, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cameo - She's Strange
- Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
- Bobby Womack & Patti LaBelle - Love Has Finally Come At Last
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Laid Back - White Horse
April 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 18, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Lady Libertine
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gérard Kikoïne
Starring: Christopher Pearson, Jennifer Inch, Sophie Favier, Alain Dumaurier
Dangerous Moves
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Richard Dembo
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Alexandre Arbatt, Liv Ullmann, Leslie Caron
Going Back
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Ron Teachworth
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Christopher Howe, Perry Mallette, Susan Waderlow Yamasaki
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Joseph Zito
Starring: Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, Kimberly Beck
Country: United States of America
Iceman
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer
April 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 18, 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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Bruce McCulloch
Auf einem langen Weg
Release year: 1984
Down to Earth
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Alas Smith & Jones
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Robin Carr
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
April 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 18, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The March Of Folly
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
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
Leon Uris returns to Exodus, his best-selling book, for an epic tale of love and hate, revenge and forgiveness.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
Poland
By: James A. Michener
This novel by James A. Michener tells the story of eight turbulent centuries in which three Polish families have to live their lives. The Counts Lubonski and the Bukowksi petty nobles are sometimes fiercely united while others are tragically divided.
April 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 18, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mr. Wimpy (video game)
B-Wings
Bomb Jack
Diamond Mine
Gemstone Warrior
Who was the US President on April 18, 1984?
On April 18, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 1984?
On April 18, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 18, 1984?
On April 18, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 18th?
April 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of April. 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 April 18th, such as:
- 2019 - 14 people were killed in a gun attack in pakistan on a bus during the 2019 makran massacre
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. it was revealed that an israeli airstrike against an airbase in syria had recently been launched at an iranian tor missile defense system.
- 2017 - The egyptian ministry of antiquities announced the discovery of 8 mummies and 10 colorful sarcophagi in an ancient tomb located near the valley of the kings, luxor.
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 April 1984?
April 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
