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August 20, 1984 was the 233rd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 1984, who was born and died on August 20, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.), movies (e.g. Choose Me, directed by Alan Rudolph), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1984?
- August 20, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1984?
- August 20, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1984?
What day of the week was August 20, 1984?
August 20, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1984 can also be written as 8/20/1984 in the US and as 20/8/1984 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:43 pm and setting at 03:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1984.
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Who was born on August 20, 1984?
Famous people born on August 20, 1984:
![Mirai Moriyama]()
Mirai MoriyamaJapanese actor.
- Reade Seligmann
Former lacrosse player known for his resilience and determination.
- Meena Kandasamy
Meena Kandasamy is an Indian writer, poet, and journalist known for her outspoken views on social issues.
- Laura Georges
French footballer.
- Aílton José Almeida
Brazilian footballer.
- Pavel Eismann
Czech footballer.
- Jamie Hoffmann
American baseball player.
- Ingrid Lukas
Estonian-swiss pianist and singer-songwriter.
- Rachelle Leah
American actress and model.
- Tsokye Karchung
Model and actress from bhutan miss bhutan 2008.
- Tom Speer
American mixed martial artist.
- Liu Jian
- Patrik Bärtschi
- Carminho
- Bamba Drissa
- Sindhura Gadde
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 7 months old,
or 475 months and 30 days old,
or 2069 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14487 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 August 20, 1984?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1984.
August 20, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1984:
- Jacson Pollock
American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Arnolds Tauriņš
- Aleksandr Gavrilovič Ivanov
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1984:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- John Waite - Missing You
August 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Careless Whisper
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
- Black Lace - Agadoo
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
August 20, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- The Jacksons - State of Shock
- Mtume - You, Me And He
August 20, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Choose Me
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Geneviève Bujold, Keith Carradine, Lesley Ann Warren, Patrick Bauchau
Flashpoint
Release year: 1984
Directed by: William Tannen
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway
C.H.U.D.
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Douglas Cheek
Starring: John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist
Bolero
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John Derek
Starring: Bo Derek, George Kennedy, Andrea Occhipinti, Ana Obregón
Old Enough
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Marisa Silver
Starring: Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Alyssa Milano
August 20, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
Kids Incorporated
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 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 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.
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
Wired
By: Bob Woodward
Belushi An eccentric talent who is addicted to life and has a great appetite for drugs, food, pleasure, and food. Belushi The star who slipped to the bottom.
The Miko
By: Eric Van Lustbader
The Ninja author is a New York Times bestseller. A martial artist from America travels to Tokyo, and becomes the victim of an international conspiracy.
August 20, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Fruity Frank
Mindshadow
Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park
Dream House (video game)
The Lords of Midnight
Who was the US President on August 20, 1984?
On August 20, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1984?
On August 20, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1984?
On August 20, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1984?
August 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
