Monday December 24, 1984: on this day

December 24, 1984 was the 359th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1984, who was born and died on December 24, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Fatal Games, directed by Michael Elliot), TV series (e.g. Drei Reizende Schwestern) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1984?


December 24, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1984 can also be written as 12/24/1984 in the US and as 24/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

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December 24, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1984:

  • Palace coup in mauritania.

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December 24, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 07:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Who was born on December 24, 1984?


Famous people born on December 24, 1984:

  • Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell

    Movie actor.

  • Burak Özçivit

    Turkish actor known for his roles in popular TV series and films.

  • Isaac De Gois

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Wallace Spearmon

    American sprinter.

  • Samy Dayot
  • Yerson Opazo
  • Liu Haili
  • John Cynn
  • Yusneysi Santiusti
  • Jehnny Beth
  • Walter Altmann
  • Erik Umberto Pretto
  • Rogério Miranda Silva

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 27 days old,

or 2051 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14362 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1984?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1984.

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December 24, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1984:

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Fermon Abbott

    Renowned American painter known for his vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Guido Frette
  • Edoardo Detti

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

  • Ivry Gitlis

    Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

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December 24, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1984:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Out Of Touch
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - Cool It Now

December 24, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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December 24, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fatal Games

Fatal Games

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Elliot

Starring: Sally Kirkland, Lynn Banashek, Sean Masterson, Michael O'Leary

Shadows Run Black

Shadows Run Black

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Howard Heard

Starring: Elizabeth Trosper, William J. Kulzer, Shea Porter, George Engelson

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann

Birdy

Birdy

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron

Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton

December 24, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

December 24, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness by George Burns

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness

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The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

By:

Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.

Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey

Strong Medicine

By:

Arthur Hailey, a master storyteller, takes readers behind-the scenes of the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry in his New York Times bestseller. It begins as a routine case: Mary Rowe is diagnosed with hepatitis.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

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?

December 24, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mikie

Mikie

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, SG-1000

Genre: Labyrinth/Maze

Publisher: Konami (Arcade), Imagine Software (Home Ports)

B.C. Bill

B.C. Bill

Platform: C64, ZX Spectrum, TRS-80, Dragon 32, BBC Micro

Genre: Action

Publisher: Imagine Software

Dimension X

Dimension X

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: first person action

Publisher: Synapse Software

Below the Root

Below the Root

Platform: IBM PC (DOS), Commodore 64, Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Windham Classics

Kaiser

Kaiser

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC

Genre: Simulation strategy game

Publisher: Ariolasoft

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1984?

On December 24, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1984?

On December 24, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1984?

On December 24, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 1984?

December 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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