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About December 12th, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: Maaouiya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya becomes the third president of Mauritania after a coup d'etat against Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla while the latter is attending a summit.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 1984 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  • #1 UK song: Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid
  • Popular movie: Birdy directed by Alan Parker

More about December 12th, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1984.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1984?


December 12, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

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December 12, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1984:

  • Maaouiya ould sid'ahmed taya becomes the third president of mauritania after a coup d'etat against mohamed khouna ould haidalla while the latter is attending a summit.

December 12, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 12, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 12, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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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December 12, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

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 12, 1984?


Famous people born on December 12, 1984:

  • Deniel Agger

    Danish former professional footballer known for his time at Liverpool FC.

  • Chasyn Rance

    Professional wrestler known for his work in independent promotions.

  • Daniel Merrett

    Australian football player.

  • Sohail Tanvir

    Pakistani cricketer.

  • Steve Missilier

    French alpine skier, and non-commissioned officer.

  • Albaye Papa Diop
  • Jérémy Perbet
  • Gilsivan Soares da Silva
  • Airi Taira
  • Philip Wheeler
  • Angelique Widjaja
  • Lorenzo Holzknecht
  • Therese Borssén
  • Sophie Edington
  • Cameo Hicks
  • Boris Kabi
  • Matthieu Ladagnous

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 1984?


Someone born on December 12, 1984 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 11 days old,

or 2058 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14407 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1984?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1984.

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December 12, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1984:

  • Cornellius Holland

    Notable physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • János Stófián
  • Jaroslav Lukavský

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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December 12, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1984:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1984:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1984 was Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Out Of Touch
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Like A Virgin
  4. - I Feel For You
  5. - Sea Of Love

December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  2. - The Power Of Love
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - We All Stand Together
  5. - Like A Virgin

December 12, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1984 was Solid by Ashford & Simpson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Solid
  2. - Operator
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Friends/Five Minutes Of Funk
  5. - Tears

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December 12, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Protocol

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Herbert Ross

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus, Andre Gregory

December 12, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

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

Mensch Bachmann

Release year: 1984

December 12, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness by George Burns

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness

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The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.

Stillwatch by Mary Higgins Clark

Stillwatch

By:

I warned you not to come... The note, which was placed under her Georgetown door, was a stern reminder of Pat Traymore’s past.

Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman

Illusions Of Love

By:

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.

Moses The Kitten by James Herriot

Moses The Kitten

By:

A small, bedraggled cat is found in a corner of a frozen pond. He is then taken to a nearby farm where he is nursed back into health. When he's healthy enough, he can join the rest of the animals.

Life Its Ownself by Dan Jenkins

Life Its Ownself

By:

The semi-tougher adventures of billy Clyde Plett & They

December 12, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Intellectual Decathlon

Intellectual Decathlon

Platform: Apple II family, PC Apple emulators

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Muse Software

Marble Madness

Marble Madness

Platform: Arcade, Other

Genre: Platform/Racing

Adventure Construction Set

Adventure Construction Set

Platform: Commodore 64, Apple II, MS-DOS, Amiga

Genre: Adventure game, Game creation system

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Colossus Chess

Colossus Chess

Platform: Acorn Electron,[1] Amiga,[2] Amstrad CPC,[3] Amstrad PCW,[4] Apple II,[4] Atari 8-bit,[5] Atari ST,[6] BBC Micro,[7] Commodore 64,[8][9] Commodore Plus/4,[10][11] Enterprise 64 & 128,[12] IBM PC,[13]

Genre: Chess

Publisher: CDS Micro Systems English Software

Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum and MSX

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Micromega

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1984?

On December 12, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1984?

On December 12, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1984?

On December 12, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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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