What happened on Saturday June 02, 1984?

About June 2nd, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: Operation Bluestar was a significant military offensive launched by the Indian government at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. The operation, which continued until June 6, resulted in extensive casualties, with over 5,000 civilians killed, marking a deeply traumatic moment in Sikh-Indian relations.
  • Day of the week: June 2nd, 1984 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams
  • #1 UK song: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 02, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 1984:

  • Operation Bluestar at Golden Temple Operation Bluestar was a significant military offensive launched by the Indian government at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. The operation, which continued until June 6, resulted in extensive casualties, with over 5,000 civilians killed, marking a deeply traumatic moment in Sikh-Indian relations.
  • Space Shuttle Discovery Engine Test NASA conducted a flight readiness firing test of the main engines for Space Shuttle Discovery, a critical pre-launch procedure ensuring the spacecraft's technical readiness for an upcoming mission.
  • Jill Ireland's Mastectomy Actress Jill Ireland underwent a radical mastectomy, highlighting the personal health challenges faced by public figures and raising awareness about breast cancer treatment in the 1980s.
  • Dr. Demento TV Show "Welcome To Fun Zone" hosted by Dr. Demento aired on NBC-TV, showcasing the popular comedy and novelty music radio personality's television debut.
  • Asteroid Discovery Astronomer B.A. Skiff discovered asteroid #3617, contributing to the ongoing astronomical mapping and understanding of celestial bodies.

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

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What day of the week was June 02, 1984?


June 02, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 154th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1984 can also be written as 6/2/1984 in the US and as 2/6/1984 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1984 in June 1984 calendar

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Who was born on June 02, 1984?


Famous people born on June 02, 1984:

  • Tyler Farrar

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June 02, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 02, 1984:

  • Ernesto Bonino
  • François de Menthon

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June 02, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  2. - Time After Time youtube
  3. - Hello youtube
  4. - Oh Sherrie youtube
  5. - The Reflex youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1984 was Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go youtube
  2. - Two Tribes youtube
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  4. - Smalltown Boy youtube
  5. - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  2. - Don't Waste Your Time
  3. - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
  4. - Hello youtube
  5. - Lady You Are
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June 02, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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

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

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June 02, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:49 am and setting at 11:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.

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How old is someone born on June 02, 1984?


Someone born on June 02, 1984 is:

40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 12 days old,

or 2136 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14956 days old,

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

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

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