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Tuesday October 16, 1984: on this day
October 16, 1984 was the 290th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 16, 1984, who was born and died on October 16, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Terminator, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1984?
- October 16, 1984: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1984?
- October 16, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 16, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1984?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1984:
- Baboon heart transplanted into a 15-day-old baby girl
- Desmond tutu is awarded the nobel peace prize.
October 16, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 16, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1984 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on October 16, 1984?
Famous people born on October 16, 1984:
- François Pervis
French track cyclist, triple world champion (last in 2015.
- Shayne Ward
An english pop singer who became famous as the winner of the x factor's second series.
- Mélissa Lauren
Mélissa lauren is a french former adult film actress known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.
- Rachel Reilly
American talk show host and actress.
- Trevor Blumas
- Petra Robnik
- Hanna Hucol
- Barbara Rustignoli
- David Salom
- Konstantin Stepanjuk
- Kim Myong-gil
- Hughtun Hector
- Roberto Hilbert
- Kim Jung-mi
Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:
![Hema Malini]()
Hema MaliniHema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Tim Robbins]()
Tim RobbinsAmerican actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Suzanne Somers]()
Suzanne SomersAmerican actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
![Elsa Zylberstein]()
Elsa ZylbersteinFrench stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
![Linda Darnell]()
Linda DarnellAmerican actress.
![Corinna Harfouch]()
Corinna HarfouchGerman actress.
![David Zucker]()
David ZuckerAmerican film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
October 16, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 6 months old,
or 474 months and 10 days old,
or 2062 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14437 days old,
if you were born on October 16, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1984?
There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.
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.
October 16, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1984:
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
- Ken Carpenter
Television announcer (lux video theater), passes away at 84.
- Tino Scotti
- Alejandro Urgellés
- José María Vilches
What famous deaths happened on October 16th?
Famous deaths on October 16th:
![Deborah Kerr]()
Deborah KerrScottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
![Roy Dotrice]()
Roy DotriceChannel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
![Audra Lindley]()
Audra LindleyAmerican actress (d. 1997).
![Jean Shepherd]()
Jean ShepherdMulti-media comedian and writer from america.
![Rick Jason]()
Rick JasonAmerican actor (b. 1923).
![John Dunsworth]()
John DunsworthCanadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
![Dan Dailey]()
Dan DaileyAmerican actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
![Shirley Booth]()
Shirley BoothActress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
![Ed Lauter]()
Ed LauterLong beach, new york -- actor.
![Barbara Billingsley]()
Barbara BillingsleyAmerican actress (b. 1915).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 16th
October 16, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 16, 1984:
- World Food Day [FAO]
October 16, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
- Madonna - Lucky Star
- 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.
October 16, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Wham! - Freedom
- Culture Club - The War Song
- Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
- 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 R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 16, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
- Diana Ross - Swept Away
- Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
- New Edition - Cool It Now
October 16, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 16, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Terminator
Release year: 1984
Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Country: United States of America
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Starring: Carmen Maura, Gonzalo Suárez, Luis Hostalot, Ryo Hiruma
American Dreamer
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne
Firstborn
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim
Silent Madness
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Simon Nuchtern
Starring: Belinda Montgomery, Viveca Lindfors, Solly Marx, Sydney Lassick
October 16, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
Mensch Bachmann
Release year: 1984
Miami Vice
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Mann
Vereda Tropical
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
October 16, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 16, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Butter Battle Book
By: Dr. Seuss
The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.
Tough Guys Don'T Dance
By: Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer looks into the hidden virtues and recesses of modern American males in this brilliant crime novel that transcends genre. Tim Madden, a failed writer who lives on Cape Cod, wakes up with a horrible hangover, a painful tattoo …
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
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?
God Knows
By: Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …
October 16, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 16, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Learning with FuzzyWOMP
Oh Mummy
Kung-Fu Master
Fantasia Diamond
1942
Who was the US President on October 16, 1984?
On October 16, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1984?
On October 16, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 16, 1984?
On October 16, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 16th?
October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
- 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
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 October 1984?
October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
