Sunday January 01, 1984: on this day

January 01, 1984 was the 1st day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 01, 1984, who was born and died on January 01, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Fatal Games, directed by Michael Elliot), TV series (e.g. Drei Reizende Schwestern) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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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January 01, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1984:

  • New york city transit fare rises from 75 cents to 90 cents
  • The sultanate of brunei becomes independent of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland.
  • The original american telephone & telegraph company is divested of its 22 bell system companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 united states department of justice antitrust suit against at&t.
  • Brunei becomes independent of the united kingdom.

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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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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.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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.

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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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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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 New Moon.

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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Who was born on January 01, 1984?


Famous people born on January 01, 1984:

  • Inigo Philbrick

    Contemporary art dealer known for his involvement in high-profile art scandals.

  • Mustafa Suleyman

    Co-founder of DeepMind and leading figure in artificial intelligence.

  • Handsome Meng

    Renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Bich Phuong

    Renowned Vietnamese actress known for her versatile roles in films and television.

  • Saagar

    Indian-American journalist known for his work on political commentary and analysis.

  • Hagar Shezaf

    Israeli investigative journalist known for her work on human rights and social justice.

  • Anthonyjames Casalena

    Anthonyjames Casalena is the founder and CEO of Squarespace, a leading website building and hosting platform.

  • Wenzel Jakob

    Renowned for his work in computer graphics and rendering.

  • Jaclyn Johnson

    Jaclyn Johnson is an American entrepreneur and blogger who founded the digital media company Create & Cultivate.

  • Moorea Seal

    Moorea Seal is an American entrepreneur, author, and lifestyle blogger known for her online shop and book series.

  • Vonzell Solomon

    Vonzell Solomon is an American singer and entrepreneur who rose to fame as the runner-up on the fourth season of American Idol.

  • Lineth Chepkurui

    Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in cross-country and road running events.

  • Dama Awuah

    Dama Awuah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and the founder of Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).

  • Gift Ntuli

    Gift Ntuli is a South African poet known for her powerful and introspective works.

  • Milanna Nazemroaya

    Milanna Nazemroaya is a Canadian-Armenian journalist and geopolitical analyst.

  • Naz Baloch

    Pakistani politician associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.

  • Marisah Mohiuddin

    An acclaimed poet known for her powerful and evocative works.

  • Toua Uluao

    Toua Uluao is a Samoan weightlifter who has represented Samoa in international competitions.

  • Hennessy Youngman

    Hennessy Youngman is an American artist and entrepreneur known for his online art tutorials and commentary.

  • Caid Essebar

    Caid Essebar is a Moroccan journalist and activist known for his reporting on human rights and political issues.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 27 days old,

or 2099 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14697 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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


Famous people died on January 01, 1984:

  • Chayim A. Frenkel

    Prominent American journalist and author.

  • Janaki Bai

    Janaki Bai was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer from India.

  • Naftula Engel

    Successful businessman known for his philanthropic efforts.

  • Einer Haugen

    Einer Haugen was a Norwegian athlete who competed in cross-country skiing and won a gold medal in the 4x10 km relay at the 1932 Winter...

  • Merie Weismiller

    Merie Weismiller was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Amabel Williams-Ellis

    Amabel Williams-Ellis was a British architect and writer who designed several notable buildings in the UK.

  • Camil Pascale

    Camil Pascale was a French painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.

  • Wilho Ahtiainen

    Finnish physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Amaryllis Lovell

    Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Lona Mudie

    Lona Mudie was a pioneering female journalist known for her work in radio broadcasting.

  • Ethyl Eichelberger

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Fancy Anstey

    Fancy Anstey was a renowned mathematician known for her contributions to number theory.

  • Aleta Freeman

    Aleta Freeman was a talented painter known for her unique style and contributions to the art world.

  • Uriel O'Farrell

    Uriel O'Farrell was an influential painter known for his abstract works.

  • Alexis Korner

    French-english singer-songwriter/guitarist (blues incorporated & collective consciousness society).

  • Fang Ganmin
  • Kaarlo Vähämäki
  • Mario Sassano
  • Joaquín Rodríguez Ortega dit «Cagancho»

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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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.

January 01, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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 R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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January 01, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fatal Games

Fatal Games

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Elliot

Starring: Sally Kirkland, Lynn Banashek, Sean Masterson, Michael O'Leary

Shadows Run Black

Shadows Run Black

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Howard Heard

Starring: Elizabeth Trosper, William J. Kulzer, Shea Porter, George Engelson

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann

Birdy

Birdy

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron

Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton

January 01, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

January 01, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lincoln by Gore Vidal

Lincoln

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Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Life Its Ownself by Dan Jenkins

Life Its Ownself

By:

The semi-tougher adventures of billy Clyde Plett & They

Heritage by Abba Eban

Heritage

By:

A beautifully illustrated and written history, and the companion volume for the award-winning PBS television series Heritage. It is narrated and viewed more than 50 million times by Abba.

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Jitterbug Perfume

By:

It is called Jitterbug Perfume.

God Knows by Joseph Heller

God Knows

By:

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 …

January 01, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure, survival horror

Publisher: Palace Software

Hes Games

Hes Games

Platform: C64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: HESware

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

B.C. II: Grog's Revenge

B.C. II: Grog's Revenge

Platform: Commodore 64, ColecoVision, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Cybertron Mission

Cybertron Mission

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Micro Power

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1984?

On January 01, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1984?

On January 01, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1984?

On January 01, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1984 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 1, 1984