Saturday August 11, 1984: on this day

August 11, 1984 was the 224th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1984, who was born and died on August 11, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1984?


August 11, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1984 can also be written as 8/11/1984 in the US and as 11/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

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August 11, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1984:

  • During a radio voice test president reagan joked he signed legislation that would outlaw russia forever. we begin bombing in 5 minutes
  • United states president ronald reagan, during a voice check for a radio broadcast remarks "my fellow americans, i'm pleased to tell you today that i've signed legislation that will outlaw russia forever. we begin bombing in five minutes".
  • "we begin bombing in five minutes": united states president ronald reagan, while running for re-election, jokes while preparing to make his weekly saturday address on national public radio.

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August 11, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 06:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1984.

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Who was born on August 11, 1984?


Famous people born on August 11, 1984:

  • Melky Cabrera

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Lucas di Grassi

    Brazilian race car driver.

  • Mojtaba Abedini

    Iranian olympic fencer.

  • Katie Rees

    American model miss nevada usa 2007.

  • Kaire Palmaru

    Estonian footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 18 days old,

or 2067 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14475 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1984?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1984.

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August 11, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1984:

  • Alfred A. Knopf Sr.

    American publisher, founded alfred a. knopf, inc.

  • Percy Mayfield

    Us singer hit the road jack, dies at 63.

  • Paul Felix Schmidt Estonian

    German born chess player (born 1916).

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1984:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lincoln by Gore Vidal

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Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

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.

First Among Equals by Jeffrey Archer

First Among Equals

By:

Charles Seymour is the second-born son of his father. He will never be an earl, but he did inherit the strength and will to fulfill his destiny...Simon

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.

D.V. by George Plimpton and Christopher Hemphill

D.V.

By:

Diana Vreeland's autobiography is a best-seller that takes us along with her on a journey around the world in the company royalty, actors, artists and designers. Her lively conversation is peppered throughout with hilarious stories and outrageous tales.

August 11, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

High Noon

High Noon

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Ocean Software

Enchanted Scepters

Enchanted Scepters

Platform: Apple Macintosh

Genre: Adventure game

Fruity Frank

Fruity Frank

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX

Publisher: Kuma Computers

Cobra Command

Cobra Command

Platform: Arcade, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, iOS

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Data East (arcade version) Wolf Team, Sega (Mega-CD version) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1 versions) Revolutionary Concepts (iPhone OS version)

Hogan's Alley

Hogan's Alley

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Retro/Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1984?

On August 11, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1984?

On August 11, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1984?

On August 11, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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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