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August 01, 1984 was the 214th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 01, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1984, who was born and died on August 01, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. When Doves Cry by Prince), movies (e.g. Red Dawn, directed by John Milius), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1984?
- August 01, 1984: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1984?
- August 01, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 01, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1984?
What day of the week was August 01, 1984?
August 01, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1984 can also be written as 8/1/1984 in the US and as 1/8/1984 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1984:
- Commercial peat-cutters discovers a the preserved bog body of a man, called lindow man, at lindow moss, cheshire, north west england.
- Australian banks are deregulated.
August 01, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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 August 1st, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1984 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 01, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 11:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1984.
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Who was born on August 01, 1984?
Famous people born on August 01, 1984:
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
Bastian schweinsteiger is a retired german footballer known for his successful career at bayern munich and the german national team.
- Mounir Mahjoubi
French entrepreneur and politician who co-founded La Ruche Qui Dit Oui!, an online farmers' market.
- Hydeia Broadbent
Hydeia Broadbent is an American former basketball player who played in the WNBA.
- Steve Feak
American game designer.
- Brandon Kintzler
American baseball player.
- Francesco Gavazzi
Italian cyclist.
- Tyler Farr
Country singer.
- Daniel Markham
Youtube star.
- Valery Ortiz
Puerto rican-american singer and actress.
- Ana Vrljić
- Gonzalo Rabuñal
- Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth Koren
- Souleymane Sacko
- Lorenz Daccordo
- Emre Güngör
- Mohamad Fityan
- Jesús José David Méndez
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
![Jason Momoa]()
Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
August 01, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 8 months old,
or 476 months and 23 days old,
or 2073 weeks
or 14511 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1984?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1984.
August 01, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1984:
- Hjalmar Frisk
- Xavier de Courville
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st
August 01, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1984:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1984:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Jacksons - State Of Shock
- Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
August 01, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Careless Whisper
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
- Black Lace - Agadoo
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
August 01, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Ollie And Jerry - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
- The Jacksons - State of Shock
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
August 01, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Red Dawn
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John Milius
Starring: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen
Country: United States of America
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Release year: 1984
Directed by: W.D. Richter
Starring: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum
Country: United States of America
The Philadelphia Experiment
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Stewart Raffill
Starring: Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco
Country: United States of America
The Company of Wolves
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Starring: Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Graham Crowden
Purple Rain
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Albert Magnoli
Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos
Country: United States of America
August 01, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
Vereda Tropical
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
August 01, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Heretics Of Dune
By: Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert's Dune books are a major achievement of the human imagination, selling more than ten millions copies.
The Gremlins Storybook
By: Mary Carey
Gizmo is a beastly gremlin that appears when Billy fails to follow the instructions to care for his new pet.
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
Possessions
By: Judith Michael
Craig, Katherine Fraser's husband, mysteriously vanishes. She is left with two children to care for, terrifying expenses and no job.
August 01, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 01, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Dallas Quest
Ancient Art of War
The Death Trap
Agent USA
Mr. Do's Wild Ride
Who was the US President on August 01, 1984?
On August 01, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1984?
On August 01, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1984?
On August 01, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. 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 August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
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 August 1984?
August 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
