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May 18, 1984 was the 139th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 18, 1984, who was born and died on May 18, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1984?
- May 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1984?
- May 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1984?
What day of the week was May 18, 1984?
May 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1984 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 09:11 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 18, 1984?
Famous people born on May 18, 1984:
- Joakim Soria
MLB relief pitcher with multiple All-Star appearances.
- Niki Terpstra
Dutch cyclist.
- Ivet Lalova
Bulgarian sprinter.
- Simon Pagenaud
French race car driver.
- Darius Šilinskis
Lithuanian basketball player.
- Daniel Baier
- Marcelus Kemp
- Kamil Kopúnek
- Ivet Lalova-Collio
- Dean Lewington
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 11 months old,
or 479 months and 1 day old,
or 2083 weeks
or 14581 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1984?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1984.
May 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1984:
- Nasuh Akar
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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:
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
- Julio Iglesias - To All The Girls I've Loved Before
May 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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:
- Duran Duran - The Reflex
- The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Queen - I Want To Break Free
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
May 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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:
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
- Bar-Kays - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
- Cameo - She's Strange
May 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams
Country: United States of America
Saaransh
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt
Starring: Rohini Hattangadi, Anupam Kher, Soni Razdan, Madan Jain
Roadhouse 66
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John Mark Robinson
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren Lee, Kate Vernon
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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark
Country: United States of America
May 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
May 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Warday
By: Whitley Strieber and James W. Kunetka
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1984. First Edition (stated) and First Printing, complete number line. On the front flap of the jacket, "0484"
Smart Women
By: Judy Blume
Margo and B.B. Each are divorcées and Margo and B.B. are trying to reinvent their lives in Colorado. Their teenage daughters watch with humor and horror.
Valediction
By: Robert B. Parker
One who doesn't fear death is the most dangerous man. The most dangerous man to cross is one who refuses to die.
The Aquitaine Progression
By: Robert Ludlum
Joel Converse, an American lawyer, meets in Geneva a man he's not seen for twenty years. He is a covert agent who falls at his feet and whispers words that give Converse a shocking legacy of death: "The Generals.
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.
May 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Incunabula
Donald Duck's Playground
Carriers at War
Anter Planter
Boulder Dash
Who was the US President on May 18, 1984?
On May 18, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1984?
On May 18, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1984?
On May 18, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
