What happened on Tuesday January 17, 1984?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1984:

• Steve Jobs Introduces Macintosh Personal Computer Apple co-founder Steve Jobs launched the Macintosh personal computer, a revolutionary device that would fundamentally transform personal computing with its graphical user interface and user-friendly design. This moment marked a significant milestone in the personal computer revolution.
• Supreme Court Landmark Copyright Decision on Home Video Recording The United States Supreme Court ruled in a narrow 5-4 decision that private, non-commercial home recording of television programs using VCRs does not constitute copyright infringement. This groundbreaking decision significantly impacted media consumption and personal recording rights in the United States.
• Van Halen Releases Iconic Album *1984* Rock band Van Halen released their sixth studio album *1984*, which quickly became a commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album featured hit singles like 'Jump' and solidified the band's place in 1980s rock music.
• Michael Jackson's Pepsi Commercial Accident During the filming of a Pepsi commercial, pop icon Michael Jackson suffered a serious accident when his hair caught fire, resulting in significant burns. This incident became a notable moment in entertainment history and highlighted the potential risks in professional media production.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1984

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1984

January 17, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1984 can also be written as 1/17/1984 in the US and as 17/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1984:

• Calvin Harris

  Scottish DJ and record producer who is a global electronic dance music superstar, known for hit songs like 'Summer' and 'This Is What You...

• Florian Fritz
• Mirtha Michelle

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1984:

• Earl Moran
• George Rigaud

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
2. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
3. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
4. The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
5. Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
3. Howard Jones - What Is Love
4. Joe Fagin - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
5. Status Quo - Marguerita Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1984 was Joanna by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
2. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
3. Shannon - Let The Music Play
4. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
5. ConFunkShun - Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1984 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 07:35 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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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1984

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Someone born on January 17, 1984 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 6 days old,

or 2153 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15072 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1984?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1984.

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