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December 18, 1984 was the 353rd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 18, 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 December 18, 1984, who was born and died on December 18, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Mrs. Soffel, directed by Gillian Armstrong), TV series (e.g. Drei Reizende Schwestern) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 18, 1984?
- December 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 18, 1984?
- December 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 18, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on December 18, 1984?
What day of the week was December 18, 1984?
December 18, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1984 can also be written as 12/18/1984 in the US and as 18/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
December 18, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1984:
- 73rd davis cup: sweden beats usa in gothenburg (4-1).
December 18, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 18, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 02:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.
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Who was born on December 18, 1984?
Famous people born on December 18, 1984:
- Snehal Pradhan
Former Indian cricketer known for her pace bowling.
- Brian Boyle
American ice hockey player.
- Paul Harrison
English footballer.
- Derrick Tribbett
American singer and bass player (twisted method, dope).
- Giuliano Razzoli
He was an italian alpine skier who specialized in slalom.
- Josh Rodriguez
- Diogo Douglas Santos Andrade Barbosa
- Maxine Seear
- Modou Sougou
- Pierre Thomas
- Galina Voskoboeva
- Brequette Cassie
- Mirella Cesa
- Julia Holter
- Antonio César Medina
- El Kabir Pene
- Javier Herreros Gorría
Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:
![Brad Pitt]()
Brad PittAmerican actor and sex icon.
![Christina Aguilera]()
Christina AguileraAmerican singer, songwriter, actress.
![Katie Holmes]()
Katie HolmesAmerican actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.
![Steven Spielberg]()
Steven SpielbergAmerican film producer and director.
![Keith Richards]()
Keith RichardsBritish musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.
![Gladys Cooper]()
Gladys CooperGladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Alejandro Sanz]()
Alejandro SanzWorld music singer.
![Trish Stratus]()
Trish StratusCanadian professional wrestler.
![Betty Grable]()
Betty GrableAmerican actress, singer, and dancer.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th
December 18, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 4 months old,
or 472 months and 10 days old,
or 2053 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14376 days old,
if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1984?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1984.
December 18, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 1984:
- Feike Asma
- Salvatore Baccaro
- Valerijonas Balčiūnas
- Santiago Jiménez Sr.
- Rudolf Platte
What famous deaths happened on December 18th?
Famous deaths on December 18th:
![Robert Bresson]()
Robert BressonHe was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.
![Chris Farley]()
Chris FarleyAmerican comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Virna Lisi]()
Virna LisiItalian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Sam Wanamaker]()
Sam WanamakerAmerican actor.
![Mandy Rice-Davies]()
Mandy Rice-DaviesEnglish model and actress (b. 1944)[46].
![Lilia Skala]()
Lilia SkalaActress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.
![Anne Revere]()
Anne RevereActress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.
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December 18, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 18, 1984:
- Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
- R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
- Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
- Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr
Observances on December 18, 1984:
- International Migrants Day
- Arabic Language Day
December 18, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
December 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Status Quo - Marguerita Time
December 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 18, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 18, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 18, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 18, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mrs. Soffel
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann
Birdy
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Johnny Dangerously
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton
The River
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch
The Flamingo Kid
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman
December 18, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Fast Forward
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
December 18, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 18, 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
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?
Loving Each Other
By: Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?
Heritage
By: Abba Eban
A beautifully illustrated and written history, and the companion volume for the award-winning PBS television series Heritage. It is narrated and viewed more than 50 million times by Abba.
Nutcracker
By: E. T. A. Hoffmann
"A classic, complete and new book. This is one of the ten most illustrated children's books. New York Times Book ReviewThe Nutcracker tale, by E.T.A.
The Fourth Protocol
By: Frederick Forsyth
It's a time of political turmoil in Great Britain. Behind the Iron Curtain, an insidious plot is being devised, a plan so dangerous that even the KGB is unaware of it.
December 18, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 18, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Music Construction Set
Clu Clu Land
The Castles of Dr. Creep
Intellectual Decathlon
3D Bomb Alley
Who was the US President on December 18, 1984?
On December 18, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1984?
On December 18, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 18, 1984?
On December 18, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 18th?
December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
- 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.
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 December 1984?
December 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
