What happened on Saturday August 04, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1984:

• Carl Lewis Wins Olympic Gold Carl Lewis secured a gold medal in the men's 100m dash at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, further establishing himself as a legendary track and field athlete.
• Upper Volta Renamed Burkina Faso The West African country was first created in 1958 as a self-governing French colony. It gained its independence from the French in 1960. After several political coups, a military coup in 1983 installed Captain Thomas Sankara as president. On August 4, 1984, he officially changed the country's name from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, symbolizing a new national identity and political direction.
• American Athletes Triumph in Olympic Triple Jump In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Americans Al Joyner and Mike Conley won gold and silver medals respectively in the men's triple jump event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Cliff Johnson Sets Pinch Hit Record Baseball player Cliff Johnson set a remarkable record by achieving his 19th pinch hit home run, demonstrating exceptional skill and versatility as a substitute batter.

Events in 1984

August 04, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1984

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1984

August 04, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1984 can also be written as 8/4/1984 in the US and as 4/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

Famous people died on August 04, 1984:

• Donald Johnston

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 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 04, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1984 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:17 pm and setting at 12:29 am.

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 04, 1984

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Someone born on August 04, 1984 is:

40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 9 days old,

or 2127 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14892 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1984?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1984.

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