What happened on Friday February 17, 1984?

About February 17th, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 17, 1984, 'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was the number 1 song in the United Kingdom, a controversial hit that had been previously banned by the BBC due to its provocative lyrics.
  • Day of the week: February 17th, 1984 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
  • #1 UK song: Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about February 17th, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1984.

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February 17, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1984:

  • Frankie Goes To Hollywood Dominates UK Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was the number 1 song in the United Kingdom, a controversial hit that had been previously banned by the BBC due to its provocative lyrics.
  • Frankie Goes To Hollywood Dominates UK Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was the number 1 song in the United Kingdom, a controversial hit that had been previously banned by the BBC due to its provocative lyrics.
  • Frankie Goes To Hollywood Dominates UK Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was the number 1 song in the United Kingdom, a controversial hit that had been previously banned by the BBC due to its provocative lyrics.
  • Culture Club Tops US Music Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Karma Chameleon' by Culture Club was the number 1 song in the United States, representing the band's peak popularity during the early 1980s new wave and pop music era.
  • Culture Club Tops US Music Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Karma Chameleon' by Culture Club was the number 1 song in the United States, representing the band's peak popularity during the early 1980s new wave and pop music era.
  • Culture Club Tops US Music Charts On February 17, 1984, 'Karma Chameleon' by Culture Club was the number 1 song in the United States, representing the band's peak popularity during the early 1980s new wave and pop music era.
  • Chinese Zodiac Insights February 17, 1984, fell under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat, specifically associated with the Wood element, representing intelligence, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
  • Chinese Zodiac Insights February 17, 1984, fell under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat, specifically associated with the Wood element, representing intelligence, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
  • Chinese Zodiac Insights February 17, 1984, fell under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat, specifically associated with the Wood element, representing intelligence, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
  • Astrological Sign of the Day On February 17, 1984, the zodiac sign was Aquarius, symbolizing innovation, independence, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Astrological Sign of the Day On February 17, 1984, the zodiac sign was Aquarius, symbolizing innovation, independence, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Astrological Sign of the Day On February 17, 1984, the zodiac sign was Aquarius, symbolizing innovation, independence, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Lunar Observation in New York City On February 17, 1984, the moon was 96% full, rising at 6:28 PM and setting at 8:06 AM in New York City, presenting a near-complete lunar disk for observation.
  • Lunar Observation in New York City On February 17, 1984, the moon was 96% full, rising at 6:28 PM and setting at 8:06 AM in New York City, presenting a near-complete lunar disk for observation.
  • Lunar Observation in New York City On February 17, 1984, the moon was 96% full, rising at 6:28 PM and setting at 8:06 AM in New York City, presenting a near-complete lunar disk for observation.

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February 17, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 17, 1984?


February 17, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1984 can also be written as 2/17/1984 in the US and as 17/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 17, 1984?


Famous people born on February 17, 1984:

  • AB de Villiers

    Legendary South African cricketer widely considered one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket, known for his innovative and aggressive...

  • Marcin Gortat

    Professional Polish basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, known for his strong rebounding and defensive skills.

  • Claire Denamur

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February 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1984 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

  1. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  2. - Jump youtube
  3. - Joanna youtube
  4. - 99 Luftballons youtube
  5. - Talking In Your Sleep youtube

February 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

  1. - Relax youtube
  2. - Radio Ga Ga youtube
  3. - Girls Just Want To Have Fun youtube
  4. - Doctor Doctor youtube
  5. - 99 Red Balloons youtube

February 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

  1. - If Only You Knew
  2. - Encore
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Taxi
  5. - Yah Mo B There
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February 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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February 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 08:06 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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How old is someone born on February 17, 1984?


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