What happened on Thursday May 17, 1984?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1984:

• First Navigationless World Sailing Voyage Marvin Creamer becomes the first known person to circumnavigate the globe without using any navigational instruments, completing a remarkable 513-day journey and arriving back in Cape May, New Jersey.
• Prince Charles Criticizes Modern Architecture Design Prince Charles delivers a controversial speech about modern architecture, calling a proposed addition to the National Gallery in London a 'monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend'. His remarks spark significant debates about architectural aesthetics, the role of the Royal Family in public discourse, and contemporary design principles.
• Cincinnati Reds Pitcher's Rare Strikeout Performance Mario Soto of the Cincinnati Reds achieves the rare feat of throwing four strikeouts in a single inning during a baseball game.
• Canadian Water Polo Athlete Christine Robinson, a notable Canadian water polo player, is recognized in sports history.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1984

Newspapers from May. 17, 1984

May 17, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1984 can also be written as 5/17/1984 in the US and as 17/5/1984 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1984 in May 1984 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1984:

• Lena Waithe

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• Christine Ohuruogu

  Olympic and World Champion track and field athlete from Great Britain who specialized in the 400 meters, winning multiple medals and...

• Christian Bolaños

  Professional Costa Rican footballer who has played for various clubs and the national team, known for his skills as a midfielder and winger.

• Passenger

  English singer-songwriter who performs under the stage name 'Passenger', known for his folk-pop music and hit single 'Let Her Go'.

• Melany Denyse
• Jayson Blair (actor)
• Steven Levenson

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Lionel Richie - Hello
2. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
3. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
4. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
5. Julio Iglesias - To All The Girls I've Loved Before

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Duran Duran - The Reflex
2. The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
3. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
4. Queen - I Want To Break Free
5. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Lionel Richie - Hello
2. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
3. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
4. Bar-Kays - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
5. Cameo - She's Strange

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:07 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1984

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Someone born on May 17, 1984 is:

40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 27 days old,

or 2138 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14972 days old,

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

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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

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

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