Sunday August 26, 1984: on this day

August 26, 1984 was the 239th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 1984, who was born and died on August 26, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 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 26th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1984?


August 26, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1984 can also be written as 8/26/1984 in the US and as 26/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

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August 26, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1984:

  • Betsy king wins lpga columbia savings golf classic
  • Tatyana kazankina of the ussr sets 3k woman record (8:22.62) in leningrad

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August 26, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 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 August 26th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 08:33 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 26, 1984?


Famous people born on August 26, 1984:

  • Loaded Lux

    Loaded lux is a renowned rapper known for his powerful lyricism and influential presence in the battle rap scene.

  • Craig Owens

    Metal singer.

  • Jérémy Clément
  • Arnie David Giralt
  • Raviv Limonad
  • Jan Růžička
  • Cícero Santos
  • Lucas Antônio Silva de Oliveira
  • Marat Šogenov
  • Simone Venier
  • Sérgio Organista
  • Stefania Filograsso
  • Brunel Fucien
  • Carla Jara

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 3 days old,

or 2065 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14460 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1984?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1984.

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August 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1984:

  • Julie Stevens

    Actress (lorelei big town), dies aged 67.

  • Lawrence Joseph Shehan
  • Harry Betmead

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

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August 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1984:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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:

  1. - Ghostbusters
  2. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  3. - Stuck On You
  4. - When Doves Cry youtube
  5. - Missing You youtube

August 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Two Tribes
  3. - Agadoo
  4. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  5. - Relax

August 26, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 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:

  1. - Ghostbusters
  2. - When Doves Cry youtube
  3. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  4. - State of Shock
  5. - You, Me And He

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August 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Choose Me

Choose Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alan Rudolph

Starring: Geneviève Bujold, Keith Carradine, Lesley Ann Warren, Patrick Bauchau

Flashpoint

Flashpoint

Release year: 1984

Directed by: William Tannen

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway

C.H.U.D.

C.H.U.D.

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Douglas Cheek

Starring: John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist

Bolero

Bolero

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Derek

Starring: Bo Derek, George Kennedy, Andrea Occhipinti, Ana Obregón

Old Enough

Old Enough

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Marisa Silver

Starring: Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Alyssa Milano

August 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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

Vereda Tropical

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Javier Torre

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

Kids Incorporated

Kids Incorporated

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

August 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine by Bob Greene

Good Morning, Merry Sunshine

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The first year of a child's life: A father's journal.

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?

In God'S Name by David A. Yallop

In God'S Name

By:

Three days after his election, Pope John Paul I (Albino Luciani) died in unusual circumstances. Rumours of a cover up began to circulate almost immediately around the Vatican.

The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss

The Butter Battle Book

By:

The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.

The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum

The Aquitaine Progression

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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.

August 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Irem (JPN arcade) Data East USA (NA arcade) Nintendo (Worldwide NES)

Cosmic Cruiser

Cosmic Cruiser

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Dragon 32, BBC Micro, Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Imagine Software

Diamond Mine

Diamond Mine

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 16/Plus/4

Genre: Maze

Publisher: MRM Software Blue Ribbon

Dough Boy

Dough Boy

Platform: Commodore 64 Family Computer

Genre: Action

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1942

Platform: Arcade, Virtual Console, Famicom, MSX, NEC PC-8801, Windows Mobile Professional, Game Boy Color, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, PSP

Genre: Arcade, scrolling shooter

history

Who was the US President on August 26, 1984?

On August 26, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1984?

On August 26, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1984?

On August 26, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1984 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 26, 1984