Sunday January 01, 1984: on this day
About January 1st, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: New York City transit fare rises from 75 cents to 90 cents
- Day of the week: January 1st, 1984 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
- Popular movie: Fatal Games directed by Michael Elliot
More about January 1st, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 1984.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 1984?
- January 01, 1984: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 1984?
- How old is someone born on January 01, 1984?
- January 01, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 01, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 01, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 01, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 01, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 1984?
What day of the week was January 01, 1984?
January 01, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 1984 can also be written as 1/1/1984 in the US and as 1/1/1984 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 01, 1984:
- New york city transit fare rises from 75 cents to 90 cents
- The sultanate of brunei becomes independent of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland.
- The original american telephone & telegraph company is divested of its 22 bell system companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 united states department of justice antitrust suit against at&t.
- Brunei becomes independent of the united kingdom.
January 01, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 01, 1984: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Los Angeles Rams - Washington Redskins : 7 - 51
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Raiders : 10 - 38
January 01, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 01, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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January 01, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 04:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.
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Who was born on January 01, 1984?
Famous people born on January 01, 1984:
- Cameron Johnson
Cameron Johnson is an American entrepreneur and investor who founded several successful tech companies.
- Hagar Shezaf
Israeli investigative journalist known for her work on human rights and social justice.
- Mustafa Suleyman
Co-founder of DeepMind and leading figure in artificial intelligence.
- Bich Phuong
Renowned Vietnamese actress known for her versatile roles in films and television.
- Inigo Philbrick
Contemporary art dealer known for his involvement in high-profile art scandals.
- Saagar
Indian-American journalist known for his work on political commentary and analysis.
- Anthonyjames Casalena
Anthonyjames Casalena is the founder and CEO of Squarespace, a leading website building and hosting platform.
- Wenzel Jakob
Renowned for his work in computer graphics and rendering.
- Handsome Meng
Renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
- Jaclyn Johnson
Jaclyn Johnson is an American entrepreneur and blogger who founded the digital media company Create & Cultivate.
- Moorea Seal
Moorea Seal is an American entrepreneur, author, and lifestyle blogger known for her online shop and book series.
- Vonzell Solomon
Vonzell Solomon is an American singer and entrepreneur who rose to fame as the runner-up on the fourth season of American Idol.
- Io Tillett Wright
Io Tillett Wright is an American journalist, photographer, and activist known for her work on LGBTQ+ rights and social justice issues.
- Lineth Chepkurui
Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in cross-country and road running events.
- Olia Hercules
Olia Hercules is a Ukrainian-born chef, cookbook author, and food entrepreneur known for her innovative approach to Eastern European...
- Dama Awuah
Dama Awuah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and the founder of Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).
- Chrisy Chepkurui
Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon and half marathon events.
- Gift Ntuli
Gift Ntuli is a South African poet known for her powerful and introspective works.
- Milanna Nazemroaya
Milanna Nazemroaya is a Canadian-Armenian journalist and geopolitical analyst.
- Naz Baloch
Pakistani politician associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:
- Vidya Balan
Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...
- Nana Patekar
Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.
- Hiep Thi Le
Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.
- Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...
- Anju Mahendru
Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
- Maurice Béjart
French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.
- Morris Chestnut
American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.
- Frank Langella
American actor and legitimate theater producer.
- Sonali Bendre
Indian actress and model.
How old is someone born on January 01, 1984?
Someone born on January 01, 1984 is:
40 years 4 months old,
or 484 months and 18 days old,
or 2107 weeks
or 14749 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1984?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1984.
January 01, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 1984:
- Chayim A. Frenkel
Prominent American journalist and author.
- Janaki Bai
Janaki Bai was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer from India.
- Naftula Engel
Successful businessman known for his philanthropic efforts.
- Einer Haugen
Einer Haugen was a Norwegian athlete who competed in cross-country skiing and won a gold medal in the 4x10 km relay at the 1932 Winter...
- Merie Weismiller
Merie Weismiller was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
- Amabel Williams-Ellis
Amabel Williams-Ellis was a British architect and writer who designed several notable buildings in the UK.
- Camil Pascale
Camil Pascale was a French painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.
- Wilho Ahtiainen
Finnish physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Amaryllis Lovell
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
- Lona Mudie
Lona Mudie was a pioneering female journalist known for her work in radio broadcasting.
- Ethyl Eichelberger
Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.
- Fancy Anstey
Fancy Anstey was a renowned mathematician known for her contributions to number theory.
- Aleta Freeman
Aleta Freeman was a talented painter known for her unique style and contributions to the art world.
- Uriel O'Farrell
Uriel O'Farrell was an influential painter known for his abstract works.
- Alexis Korner
French-english singer-songwriter/guitarist (blues incorporated & collective consciousness society).
- Fang Ganmin
- Kaarlo Vähämäki
- Mario Sassano
- Joaquín Rodríguez Ortega dit «Cagancho»
What famous deaths happened on January 1st?
Famous deaths on January 1st:
- Cesar Romero
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.
- Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932).
- Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
- Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
- Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.
- June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.
- Gertrude Michael
Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.
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January 01, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
January 01, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 01, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 01, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
January 01, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
January 01, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
January 01, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
January 01, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 01, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 01, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:
January 01, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 01, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 01, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 01, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 01, 1984?
On January 01, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1984?
On January 01, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 1984?
On January 01, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 1st?
January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),
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.