What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1984?

About June 12th, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 12, 1984, Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad 'Time After Time' reached the number one position on the US music charts. The song, from her groundbreaking album 'She's So Unusual', became a defining musical moment of the 1980s, showcasing Lauper's distinctive vocal style and emotional depth.
  • Day of the week: June 12th, 1984 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
  • #1 UK song: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 12, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 1984:

  • Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' Tops US Charts On June 12, 1984, Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad 'Time After Time' reached the number one position on the US music charts. The song, from her groundbreaking album 'She's So Unusual', became a defining musical moment of the 1980s, showcasing Lauper's distinctive vocal style and emotional depth.
  • Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' Tops US Charts On June 12, 1984, Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad 'Time After Time' reached the number one position on the US music charts. The song, from her groundbreaking album 'She's So Unusual', became a defining musical moment of the 1980s, showcasing Lauper's distinctive vocal style and emotional depth.
  • Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' Tops US Charts On June 12, 1984, Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad 'Time After Time' reached the number one position on the US music charts. The song, from her groundbreaking album 'She's So Unusual', became a defining musical moment of the 1980s, showcasing Lauper's distinctive vocal style and emotional depth.
  • Wham!'s 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' Tops UK Charts On June 12, 1984, the British pop duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts with their energetic hit 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go'. The song epitomized the upbeat, vibrant pop music of the mid-1980s.
  • Wham!'s 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' Tops UK Charts On June 12, 1984, the British pop duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts with their energetic hit 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go'. The song epitomized the upbeat, vibrant pop music of the mid-1980s.
  • Wham!'s 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' Tops UK Charts On June 12, 1984, the British pop duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts with their energetic hit 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go'. The song epitomized the upbeat, vibrant pop music of the mid-1980s.
  • Birth of James Kwalia, Kenyan-Qatari Runner James Kwalia, a talented long-distance runner with dual Kenyan-Qatari nationality, was born on June 12, 1984. He would later become known for his remarkable athletic achievements in international competitions, representing the unique cultural blend of his heritage.
  • Birth of James Kwalia, Kenyan-Qatari Runner James Kwalia, a talented long-distance runner with dual Kenyan-Qatari nationality, was born on June 12, 1984. He would later become known for his remarkable athletic achievements in international competitions, representing the unique cultural blend of his heritage.
  • Birth of James Kwalia, Kenyan-Qatari Runner James Kwalia, a talented long-distance runner with dual Kenyan-Qatari nationality, was born on June 12, 1984. He would later become known for his remarkable athletic achievements in international competitions, representing the unique cultural blend of his heritage.

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June 12, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 12, 1984?


June 12, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 164th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1984 can also be written as 6/12/1984 in the US and as 12/6/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 12, 1984?


Famous people born on June 12, 1984:

  • Chiara Appendino

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June 12, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 1984:

  • Pëtr Dmitrievič Baranovskij
  • Gino Minucciani

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June 12, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 12, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1984 was Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - Time After Time youtube
  2. - The Reflex youtube
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  4. - Oh Sherrie youtube
  5. - Sister Christian youtube

June 12, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1984 was Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go youtube
  2. - Two Tribes youtube
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  4. - Smalltown Boy youtube
  5. - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes youtube

June 12, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - Let's Hear It For The Boy youtube
  2. - Lovelite
  3. - Jump (For My Love)
  4. - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
  5. - Somebody Else's Guy
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June 12, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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June 12, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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June 12, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 1984 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 June 12, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.

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How old is someone born on June 12, 1984?


Someone born on June 12, 1984 is:

40 years 11 months old,

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