Wednesday February 29, 1984: on this day

February 29, 1984 was the 60th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 29, 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 29, 1984, who was born and died on February 29, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jump by Van Halen), movies (e.g. Splash, directed by Ron Howard), TV series (e.g. Down To Earth) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 29th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1984?


February 29, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1984 can also be written as 2/29/1984 in the US and as 29/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1984:

  • Canadian prime minister pierre trudeau announces he will retire as soon as the liberals can elect another leader.
  • Canadian prime minister pierre trudeau announces his retirement.
  • Pierre trudeau announces his retirement as liberal party leader and prime minister of canada.

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February 29, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th 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 29, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 29th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 29, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 29, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 04:45 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 29, 1984?


Famous people born on February 29, 1984:

  • Iliany Pérez

    Iliany Pérez is a renowned softball player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Cullen Jones

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for his freestyle sprinting.

  • Mark Foster

    American singer, songwriter and musician.

  • Darren Ambrose

    English footballer.

  • Rica Imai

    Japanese model and actress.

  • Cam Ward

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Lena Raine

    American video game composer and producer.

  • Rakhee Thakrar

    Soap opera actress.

  • Nuria Martínez

    Spanish basketball player.

  • Alicia Hollowell

    American softball pitcher.

  • Janvi Chheda

    Tv actress.

  • Ernest Bong
  • Kiyoe Yoshioka
  • David Dastmalchian
  • Rogerio Castro Vázquez

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

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February 29, 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 29, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1984?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 29, 1984.

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February 29, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1984:

  • Ludwik Starski

    Polish screenwriter and songwriter (b. 1903).

  • Roland Culver

    Actor thunderball, dies at 83 from heart disease.

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

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  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 29, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1984 was Jump by Van Halen, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

February 29, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jump youtube
  2. - 99 Luftballons
  3. - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
  4. - Thriller
  5. - Nobody Told Me

February 29, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1984 was 99 Red Balloons by Nena, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

February 29, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 99 Red Balloons
  2. - Joanna / Tonight
  3. - Hello youtube
  4. - Street Dance
  5. - Wouldn't It Be Good

February 29, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1984 was Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

February 29, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 29, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Somebody's Watching Me
  2. - Encore
  3. - If Only You Knew
  4. - Taxi
  5. - Thriller

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February 29, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Splash

Splash

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy

Country: United States of America

Children of the Corn

Children of the Corn

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Fritz Kiersch

Starring: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin

Country: United States of America

The Hotel New Hampshire

The Hotel New Hampshire

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Rob Lowe, Jodie Foster, Paul McCrane, Beau Bridges

Mike's Murder

Mike's Murder

Release year: 1984

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Darrell Larson, Brooke Alderson

Ghar Ek Mandir

Ghar Ek Mandir

Release year: 1984

Directed by: K. Bapaiah

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Moushumi Chatterjee, Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta Kaur

February 29, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Chris Weitz

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 29, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 29, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett

On Wings Of Eagles

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This is the #1 International Bestseller in trade paperback. It includes 16 pages of photos. Ken Follett, number-one bestselling author, tells the compelling, true story about the 1979 Middle East hostage crisis.

Lines And Shadows by Joseph Wambaugh

Lines And Shadows

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Joseph Wambaugh examines the phenomenon of increasing national attention: the wave of immigrants from Mexico crossing the border to the Southwest United States in "Lines and Shadows".

Nerve Endings by William Martin

Nerve Endings

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When James Whiting (and Jeanne Darrow) discover what's at stake in the merger of two powerful corporate empires, it creates a thrilling cross-country race.

People Of The Lie by M. Scott Peck

People Of The Lie

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This companion volume to his classic trilogy, The Road Less Traveled. Further Along the Road Less Traveled. The Road Less Traveled. And Beyond.--Dr.

The Peter Pan Syndrome by Dan Kiley

The Peter Pan Syndrome

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American men are facing a serious social-psychological problem: hundreds of thousands refuse to be men. Even though they are now adults, they cannot face their adult feelings.

February 29, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 29, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Donald Duck's Playground

Donald Duck's Playground

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PCjr, MS-DOS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Walt Disney Personal Computer Software

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up

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

Beaky and the Egg Snatchers

Beaky and the Egg Snatchers

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Fantasy Software

The Battle-Road

The Battle-Road

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Irem

Wild Gunman

Wild Gunman

Platform: Arcade, NES, PlayChoice-10

Genre: Light gun game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1984?

On February 29, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1984?

On February 29, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1984?

On February 29, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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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