What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1984?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1984:

• Ethiopia Establishes Socialist Republic Ethiopia underwent a significant political transformation by officially forming the Socialist Republic, marking a pivotal moment in the country's post-revolutionary governance and geopolitical alignment.
• Dwight Gooden Sets MLB Rookie Strikeout Record New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden broke the Major League Baseball rookie strikeout record by recording 276 strikeouts in the 1984 season, surpassing Herb Score's previous record of 246 set in 1954. Gooden achieved this remarkable feat in just 218 innings, demonstrating exceptional pitching prowess and establishing a new benchmark for rookie performance.
• Barbara Mandrell Suffers Serious Car Accident Country music star Barbara Mandrell was critically injured in a severe automobile accident on September 12, 1984. The incident significantly impacted her career and personal life, leading to a challenging recovery period.
• Cyndi Lauper Performs on Tonight Show Pop icon Cyndi Lauper appeared on the Tonight Show, performing her hit song 'She-Bop', further solidifying her status as a prominent musical artist of the 1980s.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1984

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1984

September 12, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 256th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1984 can also be written as 9/12/1984 in the US and as 12/9/1984 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1984 in September 1984 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1984:

• Orit Shuckroon

  Renowned gymnast from Israel.

• Karynn Gaines

  Olympic medalist sprinter with multiple world records.

• Dorrien Bryant

  Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.

• Shaqueta Johnson

  Olympic gold medalist sprinter with exceptional speed.

• Jamacia Jones

  Prominent civil rights activist advocating for equality and justice.

• Natelie Dean

  CEO of a prominent fashion company.

• Juvia Higuchi

  A Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, known for her work with the band Superfly.

• Machel Ferguson

  Founder of a successful tech startup.

• Chisa Tsukamoto

  A Japanese actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.

• Irania Diaz

  Irania Diaz is a renowned business consultant from Argentina who specializes in helping startups and small businesses grow.

• Ifeanyi Ofoegbu

  Nigerian professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

• Kelen Major

  Kelen Major is an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Alisha Laventure

  Alisha Laventure is a talented journalist known for her work in international reporting.

• Taurus Khan

  Pioneering data scientist specializing in machine learning.

• Adeen Brown

  Adeen Brown is a former professional basketball player who dominated the court with his agility and scoring abilities.

• Dan Price

  Dan Price is the CEO of Gravity Payments, known for implementing a $70,000 minimum wage for his employees.

• September

  September is a fictional character in the sports world.

• Chelsea Carey

  Canadian curler.

• Nashat Akram

  Iraqi footballer.

• Petra Marklund

  Swedish singer.

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1984:

• Kalmen Kaplan

  Notable painter known for his abstract works.

• Lola Anglada
• Yvon Petra

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1984 was What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
2. John Waite - Missing You
3. Cyndi Lauper - She Bop
4. Prince - Let's Go Crazy
5. Lionel Richie - Stuck On You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. George Michael - Careless Whisper
3. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
4. Black Lace - Agadoo
5. Miami Sound Machine - Dr Beat

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1984 was Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
2. Mtume - You, Me And He
3. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
4. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
5. Joyce Kennedy & Jeffrey Osborne - The Last Time I Made Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1984

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Someone born on September 12, 1984 is:

40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 1 day old,

or 2100 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14702 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 1984?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 12, 1984.

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