What happened on Saturday May 05, 1984?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1984:

• Itaipu Dam Power Generation Begins The massive Itaipu Dam, located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, begins generating power after nine years of construction. At the time, it was the world's largest hydroelectric dam, representing a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Soviet Olympic Boycott of 1984 The Soviet Union announces its decision to boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, escalating Cold War tensions and continuing the pattern of Olympic political protests following the U.S.-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
• Quebec National Assembly Shooting Denis Lortie commits a tragic act of violence, killing 3 government employees inside the National Assembly of Quebec building, highlighting issues of political instability and workplace violence in Quebec during the 1980s.
• Swale Wins 110th Kentucky Derby Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. rides Swale to victory in the 110th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:02.4, marking a significant moment in horse racing history.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from May. 05, 1984

Newspapers from May. 05, 1984

May 05, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1984 in May 1984 calendar

Famous people died on May 05, 1984:

• Bruno Bonazzelli
• Gustave Singier

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on May 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1984 was Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
2. Lionel Richie - Hello
3. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
4. Kenny Loggins - Footloose
5. Rick Springfield - Love Somebody

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Duran Duran - The Reflex
2. The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
3. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
4. Queen - I Want To Break Free
5. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy

May 05, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Lionel Richie - Hello
2. Cameo - She's Strange
3. Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
4. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
5. Luther Vandross - Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 05, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 12:49 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1984

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Someone born on May 05, 1984 is:

41 years and 9 days old,

or 492 months and 9 days old,

or 2140 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14984 days old,

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

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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

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

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