Friday August 10, 1984: on this day

August 10, 1984 was the 223rd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 10, 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 August 10, 1984, who was born and died on August 10, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.), movies (e.g. Sam's Son, directed by Michael Landon), TV series (e.g. Vereda Tropical) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1984?


August 10, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1984 can also be written as 8/10/1984 in the US and as 10/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

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August 10, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1984:

  • Mary decker trips on heel of zola budd during 3,000m olympic run.

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August 10, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 10, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 05:39 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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Who was born on August 10, 1984?


Famous people born on August 10, 1984:

  • Ryan Eggold
    Ryan Eggold

    Ryan eggold is an american actor known for his role as tom keen on the tv series the blacklist.

  • Mokomichi Hayami

    Mokomichi hayami is a japanese actor and model known for his roles in various japanese dramas and films.

  • Jigar Naik

    English cricketer.

  • Mariel Rodriguez

    Actress and host of filipino television.

  • Cyrille Aimee

    Musician.

  • Baltimore (Maryland)
  • Matt Prater
  • Hayden Stoeckel
  • Dontaye Draper
  • Daúd Gazale
  • Osvaldo González
  • Vincent Kiplagat Mitei
  • Anna Theresa Licaros
  • Alexis Driollet

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 10 days old,

or 2071 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14498 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1984?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 10, 1984.

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August 10, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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August 10, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1984:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghostbusters
  2. - When Doves Cry youtube
  3. - State Of Shock
  4. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  5. - Sad Songs (Say So Much)

August 10, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Two Tribes
  3. - Agadoo
  4. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  5. - Relax

August 10, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When Doves Cry youtube
  2. - What's Love Got To Do With It
  3. - Ghostbusters
  4. - State of Shock
  5. - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us

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August 10, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sam's Son

Sam's Son

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Landon

Starring: Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd

Dreamscape

Dreamscape

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Joseph Ruben

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Albert

The Woman in Red

The Woman in Red

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gene Wilder

Starring: Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna

Sheena

Sheena

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Elizabeth of Toro

Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Milius

Starring: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen

Country: United States of America

August 10, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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:

Vereda Tropical

Vereda Tropical

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Javier Torre

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

Call to Glory

Call to Glory

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

August 10, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Full Circle by Danielle Steel

Full Circle

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The 1960s. Kennedy. Martin Luther King. Civil rights. Viet Nam. Tana Roberts is born in this turbulent decade and embarks on a journey that will take her from New York to South Carolina during the heat.

Machine Dreams by Jayne Anne Phillips

Machine Dreams

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Shelter, her debut novel, is a bestseller. It features the Hampsons, a small-town American family that has been profoundly affected by history's extraordinary events.

One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty

One Writer'S Beginnings

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ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.

The Haj by Leon Uris

The Haj

By:

Leon Uris returns to Exodus, his best-selling book, for an epic tale of love and hate, revenge and forgiveness.

Heretics Of Dune by Frank Herbert

Heretics Of Dune

By:

Frank Herbert's Dune books are a major achievement of the human imagination, selling more than ten millions copies.

August 10, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hercules

Hercules

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Interdisc, Alpha Omega, The Power House

Below the Root

Below the Root

Platform: IBM PC (DOS), Commodore 64, Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Windham Classics

Match Day

Match Day

Platform: Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Ocean Software

Booty

Booty

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Firebird

Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Text Adventure

Publisher: Level 9 Computing

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Who was the US President on August 10, 1984?

On August 10, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1984?

On August 10, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1984?

On August 10, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of August. 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 August 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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 August 1984?

August 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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