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October 17, 1984 was the 291st day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 17, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1984, who was born and died on October 17, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Terminator, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1984?
- October 17, 1984: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1984?
- October 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1984?
What day of the week was October 17, 1984?
October 17, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1984 can also be written as 10/17/1984 in the US and as 17/10/1984 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1984:
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to bruce merrifield
October 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 03:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1984.
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Who was born on October 17, 1984?
Famous people born on October 17, 1984:
![Chris Lowell]()
Chris LowellChris lowell is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as veronica mars and the help.
- Gottfrid Svartholm
Swedish computer specialist.
- Luke Rockhold
Former UFC middleweight champion known for his striking and grappling skills.
- Randall Munroe
Randall Munroe is the creator of the popular webcomic 'xkcd'.
- Roman Seleznev
Infamous Russian hacker known for cyber attacks on financial institutions.
- Omkar Kapoor
Indian film actor who has appeared in Bollywood movies.
- Sami Lepistö
Finnish ice hockey player.
- Jared Tallent
Australian race walker.
- Anja Eline Skybakmoen
Norwegian singer-songwriter and bandleader.
- Giovanni Marchese
Italian footballer.
- Jelle Klaasen
Dutch darts player.
- Aymeline Valade
- Adeshina Lawal
- Robert van der Horst
- Tom Scott
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 5 months old,
or 473 months and 30 days old,
or 2060 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14426 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1984?
There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1984.
October 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1984:
- Alberta Hunter
Alberta Hunter was an American blues singer and songwriter who had a successful career spanning over six decades.
- Georges Thill
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1984:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
- Madonna - Lucky Star
- Prince - Let's Go Crazy
October 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Wham! - Freedom
- Culture Club - The War Song
- Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
- Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
October 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
- Diana Ross - Swept Away
- Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
- New Edition - Cool It Now
October 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Terminator
Release year: 1984
Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Country: United States of America
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Starring: Carmen Maura, Gonzalo Suárez, Luis Hostalot, Ryo Hiruma
American Dreamer
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne
Firstborn
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim
Silent Madness
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Simon Nuchtern
Starring: Belinda Montgomery, Viveca Lindfors, Solly Marx, Sydney Lassick
October 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
Mensch Bachmann
Release year: 1984
Miami Vice
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Mann
Vereda Tropical
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Love And War
By: John Jakes
John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
In God'S Name
By: David A. Yallop
Three days after his election, Pope John Paul I (Albino Luciani) died in unusual circumstances. Rumours of a cover up began to circulate almost immediately around the Vatican.
Lincoln
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
Close Encounters
By: Mike Wallace and Gary Paul Gates
Mike Wallace. His name conjures up a type of journalism: intelligent, knowledgeable, intense, and innovative. He is not the only one who has managed to get together with his list of criminals and world leaders.
October 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Great Space Race
Cloak & Dagger
Kokotoni Wilf
Bomb Jack
Below the Root
Who was the US President on October 17, 1984?
On October 17, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1984?
On October 17, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1984?
On October 17, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1984?
October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
