What happened on Tuesday August 07, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1984:

• US Women's Basketball Team Wins First Olympic Gold In a historic moment at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the United States women's basketball team secured its first-ever Olympic gold medal by decisively defeating South Korea 85-55, marking a significant achievement in women's sports.
• Japan Wins Olympic Baseball Gold Medal During the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Japan defeated the United States to claim the gold medal in baseball, showcasing the team's exceptional skill and international competitive spirit.
• Explorer 6 Satellite Launch On August 7, 1984, NASA launched Explorer 6, a scientific satellite, from the Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida, contributing to space research and technological advancement.
• Jim Deshaies Becomes 1,000th Player for New York Yankees On August 7, 1984, Jim Deshaies made history by becoming the 1,000th player to play for the prestigious New York Yankees baseball team, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's storied legacy.

Events in 1984

August 07, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 07, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1984 can also be written as 8/7/1984 in the US and as 7/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 07, 1984:

• Ramon (Nouvelle Star)

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1984:

• Esther Phillips

  Esther Phillips was a renowned American R&B singer known for her versatile musical style, spanning genres like pop, country, blues, and...

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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 07, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1984 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:38 pm and setting at 02:39 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 07, 1984

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Someone born on August 07, 1984 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 16 days old,

or 2124 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1984?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1984.

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