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February 08, 1984 was the 39th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 08, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 08, 1984, who was born and died on February 08, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Karma Chameleon by Culture Club), movies (e.g. Footloose, directed by Herbert Ross), TV series (e.g. Alas Smith & Jones) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1984?
- February 08, 1984: What happened on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1984?
- February 08, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 08, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1984?
What day of the week was February 08, 1984?
February 08, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1984 can also be written as 2/8/1984 in the US and as 8/2/1984 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1984:
- 14th winter olympic games opens in sarajevo, yugoslavia
- Soyuz t-10 launches with crew of three to salyut 7.
February 08, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 08, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1984 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 11:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1984.
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Who was born on February 08, 1984?
Famous people born on February 08, 1984:
- Cecily Strong
American actress.
- Panagiotis Vasilopoulos
Greek basketball player.
- Manuel Osborne-Paradis
Canadian skier.
- Manon Flier
- Sebastián Soto Chacón
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
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James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
February 08, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 2 months old,
or 482 months and 10 days old,
or 2097 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14680 days old,
if you were born on February 08, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1984?
There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 08, 1984.
February 08, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1984:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1984:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1984 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
- The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
- Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
- Van Halen - Jump
February 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- Queen - Radio Ga Ga
- Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
- The Thompson Twins - Doctor Doctor
- Nena - 99 Red Balloons
February 08, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.
February 08, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
- The Deele - Body Talk
- Cheryl Lynn - Encore
- James Ingram With Michael McDonald - Yah Mo B There
February 08, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Footloose
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest
Country: United States of America
Mashaal
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Rati Agnihotri
Tricheurs
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Jacques Dutronc, Bulle Ogier, Leandro Vale, Roger Sarbib
Unfaithfully Yours
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Howard Zieff
Starring: Dudley Moore, Nastassja Kinski, Armand Assante, Albert Brooks
Reckless
Release year: 1984
Directed by: James Foley
Starring: Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, Kenneth McMillan, Cliff De Young
February 08, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 08, 1984 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Alas Smith & Jones
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Robin Carr
Robin Hood
Release year: 1984
Written by: Richard Carpenter
Starring: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Fynbos
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Harry Patramanis
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Auerbach Will
By: Stephen Birmingham
The Auerbach Will is the American novelist of richest Americans. Essie Litsky, a young woman who strives to be wealthy despite her rigid upbringing from Russian Jewish immigrants, writes The Auerbach Will.
The Name Of The Rose
By: Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …
Who Killed The Robins Family?
By: Thomas Chastain
As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.
The Story Of Henri Tod
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Blackford Oakes, CIA super-agent, spying around Berlin just before the Wall goes up - in the most somber and least witty of Buckley's Cold War thrillers.
People Of The Lie
By: M. Scott Peck
This companion volume to his classic trilogy, The Road Less Traveled. Further Along the Road Less Traveled. The Road Less Traveled. And Beyond.--Dr.
February 08, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 08, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
H.E.R.O.
Agent USA
Fantasia Diamond
Girl's Garden
Ballblazer
Who was the US President on February 08, 1984?
On February 08, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1984?
On February 08, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1984?
On February 08, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
What happened in 1984?
1984 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India
- Night Court starring Harry Anderson premieres on NBC TV
- Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 41 B mission
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What was the calendar for February 1984?
February 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
