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August 30, 1984 was the 243rd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1984, who was born and died on August 30, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner), movies (e.g. Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1984?
- August 30, 1984: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1984?
- August 30, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1984?
What day of the week was August 30, 1984?
August 30, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1984 can also be written as 8/30/1984 in the US and as 30/8/1984 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1984:
- 12th space shuttle mission (41-d) - discovery 1 - launched (6 days).
- Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
- Red sox jim rice grounds into record 33rd double play en route to 36
- ''sts-41-d'': the space shuttle ''discovery'' takes off on its maiden voyage.
August 30, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1984 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 10:29 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 30, 1984?
Famous people born on August 30, 1984:
- Lovel Palmer
Professional footballer known for his defensive skills.
- Michael Terry
Michael terry is a tv actor known for his role as wendell bray on the tv show bones.
- Meena Kandasamy
Acclaimed Indian author known for her novels and poetry focusing on social issues.
- Anthony Ireland
Zimbabwean cricketer.
- Joe Staley
American football player.
- Ashish Sharma
- Trevor Scott
- Diane Valkenburg
- Steven Wright
- Trey Johnson
- Yampier Hernández
- Giuseppe De Maria
- Filipe da Costa
- Diego Cervantes
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 7 months old,
or 475 months and 19 days old,
or 2068 weeks
or 14476 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1984?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1984.
August 30, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1984:
- Wesley Lau
- Ottavio Morgia
- Carlo Alberto Quario
- John Aalberg
- Sawako Ariyoshi
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1984:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1984:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1984 was What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- John Waite - Missing You
- Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Prince - When Doves Cry
August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- George Michael - Careless Whisper
- Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
- Black Lace - Agadoo
- Miami Sound Machine - Dr Beat
August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- Mtume - You, Me And He
August 30, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Amadeus
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Milos Forman
Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice
Country: United States of America
The Warrior and the Sorceress
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John C. Broderick
Starring: David Carradine, Luke Askew, Maria Socas, Anthony De Longis
Choose Me
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Geneviève Bujold, Keith Carradine, Lesley Ann Warren, Patrick Bauchau
Flashpoint
Release year: 1984
Directed by: William Tannen
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway
C.H.U.D.
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Douglas Cheek
Starring: John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist
August 30, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
August 30, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Aquitaine Progression
By: Robert Ludlum
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.
In God'S Name
By: David A. Yallop
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 Haj
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris returns to Exodus, his best-selling book, for an epic tale of love and hate, revenge and forgiveness.
The Butter Battle Book
By: Dr. Seuss
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.
August 30, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Excitebike
Dynamic Ski
Hercules
Deus Ex Machina
Bank Panic
Who was the US President on August 30, 1984?
On August 30, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1984?
On August 30, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1984?
On August 30, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
