Friday February 24, 1984: on this day

February 24, 1984 was the 55th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 24, 1984, who was born and died on February 24, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jump by Van Halen), movies (e.g. This Is Spinal Tap, directed by Rob Reiner), TV series (e.g. Alas Smith & Jones) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 24, 1984?


February 24, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1984 can also be written as 2/24/1984 in the US and as 24/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1984:

  • Iraq resumes air attack on iran.
  • Tyrone mitchell perpetrates the 49th street elementary school shooting in los angeles, killing two children and injuring 12 more.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 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 February 24th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on February 24, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 12:00 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 24, 1984?


Famous people born on February 24, 1984:

  • Wilson Bethel
    Wilson Bethel

    Wilson bethel is a tv actor known for his role as wade kinsella on the tv show hart of dixie.

  • Nicholas Saputra
    Nicholas Saputra

    Model and actor from indonesia.

  • Jenaveve Nave

    Successful professional wrestler.

  • Corey Graves

    Corey graves is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in wwe as a commentator and analyst.

  • Sterling James Keenan

    American professional wrestler.

  • Clivio Piccione

    Monegasque race car driver.

  • Desmond Fa'aiuaso
  • Tom Høgli
  • Matthias Langkamp
  • Fabricio Lenci
  • Michelle Lukes
  • Vladan Pavlović
  • Carlo Piastra
  • Daniel Serra
  • Igor Țîgîrlaș
  • Rudy Yakym
  • Haliru Alidu

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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


You are 40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 27 days old,

or 2095 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14666 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 24, 1984:

  • Memphis Slim

    Memphis Slim was a renowned blues musician known for his distinctive piano playing and songwriting.

  • Helmut Schelsky

    German sociologist (born 1912).

  • Uwe Johnson

    German scholar and author (d. 1984).

  • Luigi Poet
  • Ernst Hofbauer

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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


Holidays on February 24, 1984:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1984 was Jump by Van Halen, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jump youtube
  2. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  3. - 99 Luftballons
  4. - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
  5. - Thriller

February 24, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Relax
  2. - Radio Ga Ga
  3. - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
  4. - Doctor Doctor
  5. - 99 Red Balloons

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1984 was Encore by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Encore
  2. - If Only You Knew
  3. - Somebody's Watching Me
  4. - Taxi
  5. - Let The Music Play

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

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

This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Kimberly Stringer

Country: United States of America

Repo Man

Repo Man

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alex Cox

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash

Country: United States of America

Love Streams

Love Streams

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Diahnne Abbott, Seymour Cassel

Running Hot

Running Hot

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Mark Griffiths

Starring: Monica Carrico, Eric Stoltz, Stuart Margolin, Virgil Frye

Against All Odds

Against All Odds

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, Alex Karras

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Alas Smith & Jones

Alas Smith & Jones

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Robin Carr

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

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

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

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

Poland by James A. Michener

Poland

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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.

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

The Neverending Story

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Bastian sets out on an adventure in the wild world of Fantastica. This magical land is filled with giants, dragons, and monsters. Bastian risks his life to save Fantastica.

The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin

The Discoverers

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

Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Pet Sematary

By:

The classic #1 New York Times Bestseller by Stephen King is now available! Dr. Louis Creed moves with his family to Ludlow, Maine to start a new career.

The Story Of Henri Tod by William F. Buckley Jr

The Story Of Henri Tod

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Blackford Oakes, CIA super-agent, spying around Berlin just before the Wall goes up - in the most somber and least witty of Buckley's Cold War thrillers.

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

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

Enchanted Scepters

Enchanted Scepters

Platform: Apple Macintosh

Genre: Adventure game

Fantasia Diamond

Fantasia Diamond

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro

Genre: Text Adventure

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Flicky

Flicky

Platform: Arcade, SG-1000, Sega Genesis, FM-7, MSX, PC-8801, Sharp X1

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Sega

Anter Planter

Anter Planter

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Romik Software

The Lords of Midnight

The Lords of Midnight

Platform: ZX Spectrum; Commodore 64; Amstrad CPC; DOS; iOS; Android; OS X; Microsoft Windows; BlackBerry OS; Windows Phone

Genre: Adventure, Role-playing, Strategy

Publisher: Beyond Software (ZXS); Mindscape (C64); Amsoft (CPC); Domark Software (DOS)

history

Who was the US President on February 24, 1984?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1984?

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

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What is special about February 24th?

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

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1984?

February 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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