Tuesday January 17, 1984: on this day

About January 17th, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: US Supreme Court rules (5-4) private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright laws.
  • Day of the week: January 17th, 1984 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Michelle Obama, James Earl Jones
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes
  • #1 UK song: Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney
  • Popular movie: Broadway Danny Rose directed by Woody Allen

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

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 17, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1984:

  • Us supreme court rules (5-4) private use of home vcrs to tape tv programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright laws.

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

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January 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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


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

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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Who was born on January 17, 1984?


Famous people born on January 17, 1984:

  • Calvin Harris

    Scottish DJ and record producer known for hit songs like 'Summer' and 'This Is What You Came For.

  • Sophie Dee

    Sophie dee is a welsh pornographic actress known for her work in the adult film industry.

  • Kelvin Fletcher

    British actor famous for his role as Andy Sugden in the TV series 'Emmerdale'.

  • Cassie Hager

    American basketball player.

  • Samuel Shaw

    American wrestler.

  • Florian Fritz
  • Mirtha Michelle
  • Dexter Lumis
  • Daniel Manzato
  • Antonella Morra
  • O Jong-ae
  • Marcelo Perugini
  • Stevan Račić
  • Rovérsio Rodrigues de Barros
  • Tim Sebastian
  • Peter Struhár
  • Zhou Yafei
  • Sherry Lawrence

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 24 days old,

or 2103 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14725 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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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January 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1984:

  • Kostas Giannidis

    Greek composer and conductor of piano (d. 1984).

  • Henry Henriksen
  • Earl Moran
  • George Rigaud

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1984:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  4. - Talking In Your Sleep
  5. - 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.

January 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Relax
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Joanna
  2. - If Only You Knew
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Time Will Reveal
  5. - Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)

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January 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Broadway Danny Rose

Broadway Danny Rose

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rama Rao Tatineni

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, C.S. Dubey, Utpal Dutt, Iftekhar

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

Starring: Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor

Dog Day

Dog Day

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Yves Boisset

Starring: Lee Marvin, Miou-Miou, Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

January 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1984

Written by:

Starring: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

January 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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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?

On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett

On Wings Of Eagles

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This is the #1 International Bestseller in trade paperback. It includes 16 pages of photos. Ken Follett, number-one bestselling author, tells the compelling, true story about the 1979 Middle East hostage crisis.

Coroner by Thomas T. Noguchi with Joseph DiMona

Coroner

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Thomas Noguchi was a Coroner and worked with the famous and unknown in Los Angeles.

Berlin Game by Len Deighton

Berlin Game

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the first installment of the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH. This was when the Berlin Wall divided not only a city, but the entire world.

Poland by James A. Michener

Poland

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This novel by James A. Michener tells the story of eight turbulent centuries in which three Polish families have to live their lives. The Counts Lubonski and the Bukowksi petty nobles are sometimes fiercely united while others are tragically divided.

January 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gremlins

Gremlins

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari

Amazon

Amazon

Platform: Apple II; Atari ST; Commodore 64; DOS; MSX

Genre: Interactive fiction graphic adventure

Publisher: Telarium

Grobda

Grobda

Platform: Arcade, NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, Sharp MZ, Sharp X1, Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Namco

Dough Boy

Dough Boy

Platform: Commodore 64 Family Computer

Genre: Action

Mickey's Space Adventure

Mickey's Space Adventure

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, Apple II, Commodore 64, TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Walt Disney Personal Computer Software

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1984?

On January 17, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1984?

On January 17, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1984?

On January 17, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1984 calendar looked like.

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