Thursday October 18, 1984: on this day
About October 18th, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51A mission
- Day of the week: October 18th, 1984 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Zac Efron, Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
- #1 UK song: I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
- Popular movie: The Terminator directed by James Cameron
More about October 18th, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on October 18th, 1984.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1984?
- October 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
- October 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1984?
- How old is someone born on October 18, 1984?
- October 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1984?
What day of the week was October 18, 1984?
October 18, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1984 can also be written as 10/18/1984 in the US and as 18/10/1984 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 18, 1984:
- Discovery moves to vandenberg afb for mating of sts 51a mission
October 18, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 03:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1984.
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Who was born on October 18, 1984?
Famous people born on October 18, 1984:
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
- Lindey Vonn
Lindey Vonn is an American former World Cup alpine ski racer on the US Ski Team.
- Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza spalding is a grammy-winning jazz singer, bassist, and composer known for her eclectic musical style and innovative approach to...
- Quinton Lucas
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
- Robert Harting
German discus thrower.
- Jennifer Ulrich
- Annekatrin Thiele
- Claudia Alfonso
- José Nadson Ferreira
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
![Zac Efron]()
Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
![Vincent Spano]()
Vincent SpanoAmerican actor, on tv and stage.
![Toby Regbo]()
Toby RegboMovie actor.
How old is someone born on October 18, 1984?
Someone born on October 18, 1984 is:
39 years 7 months old,
or 475 months and 18 days old,
or 2067 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14475 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1984?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 18, 1984.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1984:
- Jon-Erik Hexum
American actor.
- Henri Michaux
Belgian poet, writer, and painter, born in belgium.
- Florence Rinard
Television panelist (20 questions) dies at 82.
- Giuseppe Tacca
- Joe Sotak
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1984:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
- Madonna - Lucky Star
- Prince - Let's Go Crazy
October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Wham! - Freedom
- Culture Club - The War Song
- Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
- Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 18, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
- Diana Ross - Swept Away
- Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
- New Edition - Cool It Now
October 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
October 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 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.
God Knows
By: Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Superior Women
By: Alice Adams
Megan Greene, desperate to escape her carhop mom and the ranks and file in her California town, heads to Radcliffe -- partly to pursue an older gentleman (twenty-one Harvard medical).
Loving Each Other
By: Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?
October 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 18, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gremlins
Loco
Janitor Joe
Dimension X
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Who was the US President on October 18, 1984?
On October 18, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1984?
On October 18, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1984?
On October 18, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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 October 1984?
October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
