What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1984?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1984:

• Desmond Tutu Wins Nobel Peace Prize Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a prominent Black Anglican Bishop from South Africa, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his courageous efforts in combating racial oppression and advocating for human rights during the apartheid era.
• Groundbreaking Medical Experiment In a pioneering medical procedure, surgeons successfully transplanted a baboon heart into a 15-day-old baby girl, marking a significant milestone in xenotransplantation research and pushing the boundaries of medical science.
• Jaroslav Seifert Wins Nobel Prize in Literature Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his profound literary contributions and his role in representing Czech cultural resilience during challenging political times.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1984

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1984

October 16, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1984 can also be written as 10/16/1984 in the US and as 16/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1984:

• Shayne Ward

  British pop singer who rose to fame by winning the second series of X Factor, known for his debut single 'That's My Goal' which became a...

• François Pervis

  French track cyclist and multiple world champion known for his exceptional performance in track cycling disciplines, particularly in sprint...

• Trevor Blumas

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1984:

• Peggy Ann Garner

  American actress known for her roles in classic films, particularly as a child performer.

• Tino Scotti

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
3. Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
4. Madonna - Lucky Star
5. Prince - Let's Go Crazy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Wham! - Freedom
3. Culture Club - The War Song
4. Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
5. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
3. Diana Ross - Swept Away
4. Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
5. New Edition - Cool It Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1984

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Someone born on October 16, 1984 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 28 days old,

or 2117 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14820 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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