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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1984What happened on Monday, December 17, 1984?
About December 17th, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 17, 1984, during a 5–2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils' forward Rocky Trottier was awarded the franchise's first penalty shot after Wayne Gretzky threw his stick to stop Trottier's shot. Trottier successfully converted the penalty shot against Oilers' goaltender Andy Moog.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1984 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
- #1 UK song: Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid
- Popular movie: Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman
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- December 17, 1984: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1984?
- Who was born on December 17, 1984?
- December 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1984?
- Back in 1984
December 17, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1984:
- New Jersey Devils' first penalty shot goal On December 17, 1984, during a 5–2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils' forward Rocky Trottier was awarded the franchise's first penalty shot after Wayne Gretzky threw his stick to stop Trottier's shot. Trottier successfully converted the penalty shot against Oilers' goaltender Andy Moog. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 17, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1984
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December 17, 1984: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Dallas Cowboys - Miami Dolphins : 21 - 28
What day of the week was December 17, 1984?
December 17, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1984 can also be written as 12/17/1984 in the US and as 17/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1984?
Famous people born on December 17, 1984:
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Christof InnerhoferAccomplished Italian alpine skier who won a silver and bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and a gold medal in Super-G at the 2011 World...
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December 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Status Quo - Marguerita Time
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1984 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 01:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1984
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Someone born on December 17, 1984 is:
41 years 7 months old,
or 499 months and 20 days old,
or 2172 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15207 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1984?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1984.
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Why 1984 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 17, 1984, a 1984 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 17, 1984 includes New Jersey Devils' first penalty shot goal, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 17, 1984 included “Like A Virgin” by Madonna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 17, 1984 included Ghostbusters, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 17, 1984 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shannon Woodward, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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