What happened on Sunday August 05, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1984:

• Historic First Women's Olympic Marathon Joan Benoit from the United States makes history by winning the inaugural Olympic women's marathon with an impressive time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 52 seconds, marking a significant milestone for women's athletics.
• Groundbreaking Olympic Achievement Nawal El Moutawakel of Morocco becomes the first female Olympic champion from a Muslim nation, winning the women's 400m hurdles event at the Los Angeles Olympics and breaking significant cultural barriers.
• Edwin Moses' Olympic Triumph American hurdler Edwin Moses wins the 400m hurdles gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics, extending his remarkable streak to 105 consecutive race victories.
• Tragic Biman Bangladesh Airlines Crash A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship aircraft crashed on approach to Zia International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board.
• Baseball Record Set Toronto Blue Jays' player Cliff Johnson establishes a new record by hitting 19 pinch hit home runs, showcasing remarkable batting skill and versatility.
• Golf Tournament Victory Alice Miller wins the West Virginia LPGA Golf Classic, adding to her professional achievements in women's golf.
• Lou Piniella Day Yankee Stadium honors Lou Piniella, a respected player and manager, with a special day celebrating his contributions to baseball.

Events in 1984

August 05, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 05, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1984 can also be written as 8/5/1984 in the US and as 5/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 05, 1984:

• Helene Fischer

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Famous people died on August 05, 1984:

• Richard Burton

  Richard Burton was a legendary Welsh actor renowned for his Shakespearean performances and international film career.

• Nicola Catalano
• Erich von der Heyde

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August 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1984 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 01:06 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 05, 1984

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Someone born on August 05, 1984 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 18 days old,

or 2124 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14871 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1984?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1984.

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