What happened on Sunday January 01, 1984?

About January 1st, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is legally required to break up its 22 Bell System companies following a landmark United States Department of Justice antitrust settlement, fundamentally reshaping the telecommunications industry.
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 1984 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about January 1st, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 1984.

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January 01, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1984:

  • AT&T Antitrust Divestiture The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is legally required to break up its 22 Bell System companies following a landmark United States Department of Justice antitrust settlement, fundamentally reshaping the telecommunications industry.
  • Apple Macintosh Computer Launch Apple introduces the first Macintosh personal computer, a groundbreaking moment in personal computing history that would revolutionize user interface design and home computing.
  • Brunei Gains Independence The Sultanate of Brunei officially becomes independent from the United Kingdom, ending over 90 years of British protectorate status that began in 1888. This marks a significant milestone in Brunei's national sovereignty.
  • Alexis Korner Birth Alexis Korner, an influential British blues musician and broadcaster, is born in 1928, who would significantly impact the British blues and music scene.
  • New York City Transit Fare Increase The New York City transit fare increases from 75 cents to 90 cents, reflecting ongoing urban infrastructure and economic adjustments.
  • José Paolo Guerrero Birth José Paolo Guerrero, a notable Peruvian football player, is born, who would later become a prominent figure in South American soccer.

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January 01, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 01, 1984: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Los Angeles Rams - Washington Redskins : 7 - 51
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Raiders : 10 - 38
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What day of the week was January 01, 1984?


January 01, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1984 can also be written as 1/1/1984 in the US and as 1/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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Who was born on January 01, 1984?


Famous people born on January 01, 1984:

  • Paolo Guerrero

    Renowned Peruvian striker who played for several top clubs and the national team, known for his goal-scoring abilities and leadership on the...

  • Fernando San Emeterio

    Spanish professional basketball player known for his skills and performance in national and international competitions.

  • Alex McKenna
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  • Sayali Bhagat

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January 01, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1984:

  • Alexis Korner

    Influential French-English blues musician and guitarist who was a key figure in the British blues and jazz scene, founding influential bands...

  • Fang Ganmin
  • Kaarlo Vähämäki

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January 01, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 01, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

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

January 01, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid youtube
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
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January 01, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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January 01, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1984 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 04:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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How old is someone born on January 01, 1984?


Someone born on January 01, 1984 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 22 days old,

or 2155 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15088 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1984?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1984.

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