Monday January 16, 1984: on this day

January 16, 1984 was the 16th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1984, who was born and died on January 16, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes), movies (e.g. Broadway Danny Rose, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Robin Hood) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1984?


January 16, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1984 can also be written as 1/16/1984 in the US and as 16/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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January 16, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1984:

  • Paul and linda mccartney arrested in barbados-possession of cannabis
  • 11th american music awards: michael jackson.

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January 16, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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January 16, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:48 pm and setting at 06:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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Who was born on January 16, 1984?


Famous people born on January 16, 1984:

  • Jaecob Vanek

    Former professional ice hockey player with a successful career.

  • Stephan Lichtsteiner

    Swiss footballer.

  • Miroslav Radović

    Serbian footballer.

  • Jared Slingerland

    Canadian guitarist (left spine down & front line assembly).

  • Kurt Travis

    American singer-songwriter (dance gavin dance & a lot like birds).

  • Jonathann Daval
  • Burim Kukeli
  • Andrés Lamas
  • Diego León Ayarza
  • Sergio Pardilla
  • Alice Santini
  • Yūki Yamazaki
  • Stephon Heyer
  • Pablo Batalla
  • Craig Beattie
  • Pierre Boya
  • Jonas Carpignano
  • Line Jahr

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 3 days old,

or 2100 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14704 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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January 16, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1984:

  • Kenneth Arnold
  • Bobby Rolofson

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1984:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  4. - Talking In Your Sleep
  5. - Break My Stride

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Relax
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
  5. - Marguerita Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1984 was Joanna by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Joanna
  2. - If Only You Knew
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Time Will Reveal
  5. - Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)

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January 16, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Broadway Danny Rose

Broadway Danny Rose

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rama Rao Tatineni

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, C.S. Dubey, Utpal Dutt, Iftekhar

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

Starring: Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor

Dog Day

Dog Day

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Yves Boisset

Starring: Lee Marvin, Miou-Miou, Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

January 16, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1984

Written by:

Starring: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

January 16, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin

The Discoverers

By:

Original story of man's greatest adventure: the search for the world around him.

Winter'S Tale by Mark Helprin

Winter'S Tale

By:

A New York Times Bestseller, "Utterly exceptional" is now a major motion-picture movie. . . Everywhere there is a piercing feeling of the beautiful that arises from narrative and emotional fantasies

In Search Of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr

In Search Of Excellence

By:

In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.

Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins

Hollywood Wives

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They eat lunch at Ma Maison or the Bistro with salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive on their Mercedes and Rolls and turn shopping at Giorgio or Gucci into an art.

January 16, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cutthroats

Cutthroats

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

The Dallas Quest

The Dallas Quest

Platform: Commodore 64 Apple IIe Atari 8-bit TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Datasoft

Fruity Frank

Fruity Frank

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX

Publisher: Kuma Computers

Electrician

Electrician

Platform: Atari 8-bit family Family Computer Disk System

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Synapse Software Kemco

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1984?

On January 16, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1984?

On January 16, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1984?

On January 16, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1984 calendar looked like.

Monday January 16, 1984