Wednesday January 18, 1984: on this day

January 18, 1984 was the 18th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 18, 1984, who was born and died on January 18, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes), movies (e.g. Broadway Danny Rose, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Robin Hood) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1984?


January 18, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1984 can also be written as 1/18/1984 in the US and as 18/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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January 18, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1984:

  • The mitsui miike coal mine explosion at ōmuta, fukuoka, japan kills 83.

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January 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 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 January 18th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1984.

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Who was born on January 18, 1984?


Famous people born on January 18, 1984:

  • Cho Seung Hui

    Cho seung hui was a south korean-born mass murderer responsible for the virginia tech shooting in 2007.

  • Michael Kearney

    American biochemist and academic.

  • Benji Schwimmer

    American choreographer and dancer.

  • Ioannis Drymonakos

    Greek swimmer.

  • Viktoria Shklover

    Estonian figure skater.

  • Seung-Hui Cho

    South korean student who perpetrated the 2007 mass shooting at virginia tech (d. 2007).

  • Kristy Lee Cook

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Makoto Hasebe

    Japanese footballer.

  • Mumzy Stranger

    Rapper.

  • Alaixys Romao
  • Hasan Rizvić
  • Evgenija Viktorovna Obrazcova
  • Leonardo Pisculichi
  • Willie Sims
  • Oliver Stević
  • Ugo Ukah

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 10 days old,

or 2097 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14680 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 18, 1984?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1984.

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January 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1984:

  • Vasilis Tsitsanis

    Greek composer and bouzouki player, considered one of the most important figures in the development of rebetiko music.

  • Hilton Holloway

    British motoring journalist and editor of Autocar magazine.

  • Panteleimon Ponomarenko

    Belarusian general and politician (b. 1902).

  • Malcolm H Kerr

    Shot to death 9th president of american university of beirut.

  • Franco Anderlini
  • Ary dos Santos

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1984:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  4. - Talking In Your Sleep
  5. - Break My Stride

January 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Relax
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
  5. - Marguerita Time

January 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1984 was Joanna by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Joanna
  2. - If Only You Knew
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Time Will Reveal
  5. - Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)

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January 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Broadway Danny Rose

Broadway Danny Rose

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rama Rao Tatineni

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, C.S. Dubey, Utpal Dutt, Iftekhar

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

Starring: Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor

Dog Day

Dog Day

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Yves Boisset

Starring: Lee Marvin, Miou-Miou, Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

January 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1984

Written by:

Starring: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

January 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

August by Judith Rossner

August

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This bestseller was originally published in 1983 and is a captivating portrait of a young woman's experiences in psychotherapy.

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name Of The Rose

By:

Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …

The Kingdom By The Sea by Paul Theroux

The Kingdom By The Sea

By:

Paul Theroux, a renowned travel writer and journalist from the United States, left London after eleven years of living in London. He set out to travel clockwise along the coast of Great Britain for 11 years to discover what it …

The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin

The Discoverers

By:

Original story of man's greatest adventure: the search for the world around him.

While Reagan Slept by Art Buchwald

While Reagan Slept

By:

The Washington humorist and columnist, Ronald Reagan is captured in this portrait. He is asleep while the Washington columnist examines him.

January 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Karateka

Karateka

Platform: Apple II, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari 7800, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Famicom, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Game Boy HD remake: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, iOS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Brøderbund (original) D3Publisher (HD Remake)

Crypt of Medea

Crypt of Medea

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sir-Tech

Clu Clu Land

Clu Clu Land

Platform: NES, Famicom Disk System, Sharp Zaurus, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube (Animal Crossing game), Virtual Console

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

The Biz

The Biz

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Strategy/Simulation

Publisher: Virgin Games

Abyss

Abyss

Platform: ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Cases Computer Simulations

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1984?

On January 18, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1984?

On January 18, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1984?

On January 18, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

Find out more about January 18th

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1984 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 18, 1984