Thursday January 26, 1984: on this day

January 26, 1984 was the 26th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 26, 1984, who was born and died on January 26, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes), movies (e.g. Reckless, directed by James Foley), TV series (e.g. Alas Smith & Jones) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1984?


January 26, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1984 can also be written as 1/26/1984 in the US and as 26/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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January 26, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1984:

  • Us navy exhibits piasecki helistat-4 helicopters and a blimp able to lift 26 tons in lakehurst, new jersey.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on January 26, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:39 am and setting at 12:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1984.

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Who was born on January 26, 1984?


Famous people born on January 26, 1984:

  • Kyriakos Ioannou

    Olympic medalist in the high jump event.

  • Layla Kayleigh

    British television personality.

  • Luo Xuejuan

    Chinese swimmer.

  • Ryan Hoffman

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Iain Turner

    Scottish footballer.

  • Wu Qian

    Chinese classical pianist.

  • Kelli Barrett
  • Luboš Hušek
  • Alex Izykowski
  • Jung Hyo-jung
  • Ol'ha Krasnikova
  • Simonetta Spiri
  • Jurij Trofimov
  • Grzegorz Wojtkowiak
  • Izak van der Merwe
  • Antonio Rukavina
  • Leandro Becerra

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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


You are 40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 24 days old,

or 2099 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14694 days old,

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

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 26, 1984:

  • Alberto Menarini

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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


Holidays on January 26, 1984:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1984:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  2. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  3. - Talking In Your Sleep
  4. - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  5. - Break My Stride

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Relax
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
  5. - Marguerita Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If Only You Knew
  2. - Joanna
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Body Talk
  5. - Something's On Your Mind

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

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

Reckless

Reckless

Release year: 1984

Directed by: James Foley

Starring: Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, Kenneth McMillan, Cliff De Young

Crackers

Crackers

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn

Broadway Danny Rose

Broadway Danny Rose

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rama Rao Tatineni

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, C.S. Dubey, Utpal Dutt, Iftekhar

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

Starring: Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

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

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

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.

In Search Of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr

In Search Of Excellence

By:

In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.

While Reagan Slept by Art Buchwald

While Reagan Slept

By:

The Washington humorist and columnist, Ronald Reagan is captured in this portrait. He is asleep while the Washington columnist examines him.

Changes by Danielle Steel

Changes

By:

After a divorce and an unhappy relationship, Melanie Adams was a top TV anchorwoman. Her two teenage children, and her television news career.

Winter'S Tale by Mark Helprin

Winter'S Tale

By:

A New York Times Bestseller, "Utterly exceptional" is now a major motion-picture movie. . . Everywhere there is a piercing feeling of the beautiful that arises from narrative and emotional fantasies

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

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

Gust Buster

Gust Buster

Platform: ColecoVision, Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sunrise Software inc.

Ancient Art of War

Ancient Art of War

Platform: Apple II, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, PC-88, PC-98

Genre: Real-time strategy Real-time tactics

Publisher: Broderbund

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Daley Thompson's Decathlon

Daley Thompson's Decathlon

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Ocean Software

Cobra Command

Cobra Command

Platform: Arcade, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, iOS

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Data East (arcade version) Wolf Team, Sega (Mega-CD version) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1 versions) Revolutionary Concepts (iPhone OS version)

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1984?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1984?

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

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1984 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 26, 1984