What happened on Monday August 06, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1984:

• Prince Releases Purple Rain Album Prince releases the iconic album 'Purple Rain', a groundbreaking musical work that would catapult him to international superstardom and become a defining album of the 1980s. The album, which also served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, blended rock, pop, and funk in a revolutionary style.
• Carl Lewis Wins Olympic Gold Medal American athlete Carl Lewis wins his second gold medal in the long jump event at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics, leaping an impressive 8.54 meters and further cementing his status as a legendary track and field athlete.
• Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in Kyushu, Japan A significant seismic event occurs in Kyushu, Japan, with a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale. The earthquake potentially caused damage and disruption to local communities.
• High Trading Volume on NYSE The New York Stock Exchange experiences a substantial trading day with 203.05 million shares traded, indicating significant market activity and investor engagement.
• Ghostbusters Tops US Charts Ray Parker Jr.'s iconic theme song 'Ghostbusters' reaches the number one spot on the US music charts, reflecting the massive popularity of the film and its memorable soundtrack.
• Careless Whisper Tops UK Charts George Michael's hit single 'Careless Whisper' claims the number one position on the UK music charts, showcasing the artist's growing international popularity.

Events in 1984

August 06, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 06, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 219th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1984 can also be written as 8/6/1984 in the US and as 6/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1984:

• Sofia Essaïdi

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Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on August 6th

August 06, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
2. Prince - When Doves Cry
3. Jacksons - State Of Shock
4. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
5. Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much)

August 06, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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 06, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1984 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 01:49 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 06, 1984

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Someone born on August 06, 1984 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 17 days old,

or 2124 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14870 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1984?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1984.

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