Sunday February 26, 1984: on this day
About February 26th, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: Reverend Jesse Jackson acknowledges that he called New York City "Hymietown".
- Day of the week: February 26th, 1984 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Fats Domino, Johnny Cash
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Jump by Van Halen
- #1 UK song: Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
- Popular movie: This Is Spinal Tap directed by Rob Reiner
More about February 26th, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on February 26th, 1984.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1984?
- February 26, 1984: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1984?
- How old is someone born on February 26, 1984?
- February 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1984?
What day of the week was February 26, 1984?
February 26, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1984 can also be written as 2/26/1984 in the US and as 26/2/1984 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1984:
- Reverend jesse jackson acknowledges that he called new york city "hymietown".
- Pak awang (84) marries 80th spouse.
- Robert penn warren, pulitzer prize winner, named first us poet laureate.
- Last us marines in multinational peace-keeping force in lebanon leave beirut.
February 26, 1984: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 26, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 February 26th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 01:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1984.
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Who was born on February 26, 1984?
Famous people born on February 26, 1984:
- Beren Saat
Beren saat is a turkish tv actress known for her leading roles in popular turkish tv series such as 'aşk-ı memnu' and 'fatmagül'ün suçu...
- Emmanuell Adebayor
Togolese professional footballer known for his successful career in various clubs.
- Natalia Lafourcade
Mexican singer-songwriter.
- Alex de Angelis
Sammarinese motorcycle racer.
- Reference Point
British racehorse (d.91).
- Aleksandar Todorovski
- Murat Tosun
- Zou Lihong
- Eñaut Zubikarai
- Timea Szijjártová
- TJ Grant
- Víctor Mareco
- Espen Ruud
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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How old is someone born on February 26, 1984?
Someone born on February 26, 1984 is:
40 years 3 months old,
or 483 months and 10 days old,
or 2101 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14710 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1984?
There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
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 February 26, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1984.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1984:
- Mak Kac
Prominent mathematician known for contributions to probability theory.
- Richmond Lattimore
Renowned poet known for his translations of Greek classics.
- Simone Berriau
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1984:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1984:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1984 was Jump by Van Halen, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Van Halen - Jump
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Nena - 99 Luftballons
- Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
- Michael Jackson - Thriller
February 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- Queen - Radio Ga Ga
- Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
- The Thompson Twins - Doctor Doctor
- Nena - 99 Red Balloons
February 26, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1984 was Encore by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cheryl Lynn - Encore
- Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
- Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
- J. Blackfoot - Taxi
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
February 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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
February 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On Wings Of Eagles
By: Ken Follett
This is the #1 International Bestseller in trade paperback. It includes 16 pages of photos. Ken Follett, number-one bestselling author, tells the compelling, true story about the 1979 Middle East hostage crisis.
Who Killed The Robins Family?
By: Thomas Chastain
As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.
The Journeyer
By: Gary Jennings
Marco Polo, the legendary trader and explorer, was known as "Marco of Millions" because his Venetian counterparts believed the grandiose tales of his travels were exaggerated if not outright lies.
The Peter Pan Syndrome
By: Dan Kiley
American men are facing a serious social-psychological problem: hundreds of thousands refuse to be men. Even though they are now adults, they cannot face their adult feelings.
Night Sky
By: Clare Francis
Three people are caught up in the chaos of World War II. Their lives become intertwined in a web that combines courage, betrayal, and love.
February 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mikie
Dynamic Ski
Gaplus
I, Robot
Lode Runner
Who was the US President on February 26, 1984?
On February 26, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1984?
On February 26, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1984?
On February 26, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 1984?
February 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
