Saturday December 22, 1984: on this day

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What day of the week was December 22, 1984?


December 22, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1984 can also be written as 12/22/1984 in the US and as 22/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

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December 22, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1984:

  • Bernhard goetz shoots 4 black muggers on nyc subway train
  • Four african-american youths board an express train in the bronx borough of new york city. they attempt to rob bernhard goetz, who shoots them. the event starts a national debate about urban crime.
  • "subway vigilante" bernhard goetz shoots four would-be muggers on a 2 express train in manhattan section of new york, united states.

December 22, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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December 22, 1984: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Los Angeles Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 7 - 13

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December 22, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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December 22, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 05:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Who was born on December 22, 1984?


Famous people born on December 22, 1984:

  • Greg Finley

    American actor.

  • Basshunter

    Swedish singer, record producer and dj.

  • Nicolò Consolini
  • Jerol Forbes
  • Max Hoeflich
  • Matteo Mancosu
  • Lamine Ouahab
  • Griselda Sanchez
  • Maziar Zare
  • Tat'jana Borodulina
  • Brian Butch
  • Basshunter (Jonas Erik Altberg
  • Hiroshi Hatano
  • Jonas Altberg

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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How old is someone born on December 22, 1984?


Someone born on December 22, 1984 is:

39 years 4 months old,

or 472 months and 29 days old,

or 2056 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14395 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1984?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1984.

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December 22, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1984:

  • Frank McMahon

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1984:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 22, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Out Of Touch
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - Cool It Now

December 22, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 22, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  2. - Pipes Of Peace
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - The Power Of Love
  5. - Marguerita Time

December 22, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 22, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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December 22, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mrs. Soffel

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann

Birdy

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron

Johnny Dangerously

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton

The River

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch

The Flamingo Kid

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman

December 22, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

December 22, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman

Illusions Of Love

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Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

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Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.

The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser

The Weaker Vessel

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"An almost encyclopedic record of women in 17th-century England...wives and warriors, heiresses or preachers... alive with Anecdote After Anecdote." New York Times Book Review

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 Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub

The Talisman

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The "extraordinary" collaboration of #1 bestselling author Stephen King with Peter Straub (The Washington Post). An epic thriller about a young boy who tries to save his mother's lives.

December 22, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Great Space Race

The Great Space Race

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Legend

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

Gaplus

Gaplus

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, Virtual Console

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Bally Midway; EU Mastertronic

ChipWits

ChipWits

Platform: Apple Macintosh, Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Robot simulation

Publisher: BrainPower

Bomb Jack

Bomb Jack

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Tehkan

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Who was the US President on December 22, 1984?

On December 22, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1984?

On December 22, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1984?

On December 22, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

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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 December 1984?

December 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Saturday December 22, 1984