What happened on Thursday October 18, 1984?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1984:

• Soviet Nuclear Test at Semipalatinsk The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• Space Shuttle Discovery Preparation for STS 51A Mission Space Shuttle Discovery was transported to Vandenberg Air Force Base in preparation for the upcoming STS 51A mission, a critical step in mission readiness and space exploration logistics.
• Earthquake in Turkey's Erzurum Region A significant magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Erzurum-Senkaya area in Turkey, resulting in three fatalities, 35 injuries, and extensive damage to approximately 75,000 homes, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• Holly Dunaway: Boxer Profile Holly Dunaway was a professional boxer active during the mid-1980s, contributing to the growing recognition of women in boxing during this era.

Events in 1984

October 18, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1984

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1984

October 18, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1984 can also be written as 10/18/1984 in the US and as 18/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1984:

• Milo Yiannopoulos

  Milo Yiannopoulos is a controversial British political commentator and far-right media personality known for provocative views on feminism,...

• Freida Pinto

  Freida Pinto is an acclaimed Indian actress who gained international recognition for her breakthrough role in Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning...

• Lindsey Vonn

  Lindsey Vonn is a legendary American alpine ski racer who dominated women's skiing, winning four World Cup overall championships and...

• Esperanza Spalding

  Esperanza Spalding is a Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, singer, and composer who has revolutionized contemporary jazz with her innovative...

• Jennifer Ulrich
• Robert Harting

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on October 18th

Famous people died on October 18, 1984:

• Jon-Erik Hexum

  American actor known for his striking looks who tragically died young after an on-set accident.

• Henri Michaux

  Belgian poet, writer, and painter, born in belgium.

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on October 18th

October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 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.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
3. Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
4. Madonna - Lucky Star
5. Prince - Let's Go Crazy

October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 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.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Wham! - Freedom
3. Culture Club - The War Song
4. Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
5. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters

October 18, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 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.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
3. Diana Ross - Swept Away
4. Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
5. New Edition - Cool It Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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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 18, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 03:54 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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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 1984

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Someone born on October 18, 1984 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 26 days old,

or 2116 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14818 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1984?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 18, 1984.

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