What happened on Thursday February 16, 1984?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1984:

• American Olympic Downhill Skiing Gold Medal Bill Johnson made history by becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in downhill skiing at the XIV Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. His victory was a landmark moment for US winter sports, breaking through a significant national achievement barrier.
• Scott Hamilton's Olympic Figure Skating Gold Scott Hamilton of the United States won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the XIV Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. His performance was a defining moment in American figure skating history, showcasing exceptional technical skill and artistic expression.
• New Jersey Devils' First Overtime Goal The New Jersey Devils scored their first-ever overtime goal, defeating the Hartford Whalers 6-5 in an exciting match that marked a milestone for the young NHL franchise.

Events in 1984

February 16, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1984

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1984

February 16, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1984 can also be written as 2/16/1984 in the US and as 16/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1984 in February 1984 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1984:

• Oussama Mellouli

  Tunisian Olympic swimmer who won multiple medals, including gold in long-distance swimming events at the Olympics.

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1984:

• M. A. G. Osmani

  Bangladeshi general (b. 1918).

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1984 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
2. Van Halen - Jump
3. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
4. Nena - 99 Luftballons
5. The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep

February 16, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
2. Queen - Radio Ga Ga
3. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
4. The Thompson Twins - Doctor Doctor
5. Nena - 99 Red Balloons

February 16, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
2. Cheryl Lynn - Encore
3. Shannon - Let The Music Play
4. J. Blackfoot - Taxi
5. James Ingram With Michael McDonald - Yah Mo B There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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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 16, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1984

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Someone born on February 16, 1984 is:

41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 7 days old,

or 2148 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15042 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1984?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 16, 1984.

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