What happened on Thursday August 02, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1984:

• Jeff Blatnick Wins Olympic Gold in Greco-Roman Wrestling Jeff Blatnick, a remarkable athlete who had previously battled and was in remission from Hodgkin's disease, became the first American wrestler to win a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Olympic Games. His victory was not just a sporting achievement, but a powerful testament to human resilience and determination.
• United States Conducts Nuclear Test The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era. These tests were part of the strategic nuclear arms race between the US and Soviet Union.
• Quirino Cristiani: Pioneer of Argentine Animation Quirino Cristiani, a significant Argentine animated film director born in 1896, was remembered on this date. He was a pioneering figure in the early development of animated cinema in Latin America.
• Brandon Browner: NFL Player Brandon Browner, a professional player in the National Football League, was noted on this date. He would later become known for his career in professional football.

Events in 1984

August 02, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1984

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1984

August 02, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 215th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1984 can also be written as 8/2/1984 in the US and as 2/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1984:

• Brandon Browner
• Nilla Fischer
• Paulo Garcés
• Rafa Huertas
• Kenneth Kipkemoi
• Nello Lorenzetti
• Joel Mogorosi
• Adelheid Morath
• Britt Nicole
• Vera Brosgol
• Sophie Polkamp
• Álvaro Sánchez
• Evina Stamatī
• Ricardo Teixeira
• J. D. Vance
• Curtis Withers
• Eugenia Costantini
• Chiara Mastalli
• Daniel Mustafá

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1984:

• Niyazi
• Quirino Cristiani

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Prince - When Doves Cry
2. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
3. Jacksons - State Of Shock
4. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
5. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It

August 02, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. George Michael - Careless Whisper
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
3. Black Lace - Agadoo
4. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

August 02, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Prince - When Doves Cry
2. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
3. Ollie And Jerry - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
4. The Jacksons - State of Shock
5. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 11:29 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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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1984

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Someone born on August 02, 1984 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 21 days old,

or 2124 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1984?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1984.

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