Wednesday December 19, 1984: on this day

December 19, 1984 was the 354th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 19, 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 19, 1984, who was born and died on December 19, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 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 19th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 19, 1984?


December 19, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1984 can also be written as 12/19/1984 in the US and as 19/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

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December 19, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1984:

  • China pr premier zhao ziyang and margaret thatcher sign hong kong treaty
  • Uk signs agreement with china to return hong kong to china in 1997
  • Wayne gretzky, 23, is 18th and youngest nhl player to score 1,000 points.
  • Fire at the wilberg mine in central utah kills 27 people.
  • The sino-british joint declaration, stating that the people's republic of china would resume the exercise of sovereignty over hong kong and the united kingdom would restore hong kong to china with effect from july 1, 1997 is signed in beijing by deng xiaoping and margaret thatcher.
  • Four african-american youths (barry allen, troy canty, james ramseur, and darrell cabey) board an express train in the bronx borough of new york city. they attempt to rob bernhard goetz, who shoots them. the event starts a national debate about urban crime in the united states.
  • In malta, prime minister dom mintoff resigns.

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December 19, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 02:55 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 19, 1984?


Famous people born on December 19, 1984:

  • Ian Kennedy

    American baseball player.

  • Carina Beduschi
  • Sérgio Henrique Francisco
  • Dominik Reinhardt
  • Aaron Bruce
  • Krista White
  • Nor Farhan Muhammad
  • Konrad Wasielewski
  • Chen Yibing

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

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December 19, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 4 months old,

or 472 months and 9 days old,

or 2053 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14375 days old,

if you were born on December 19, 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 19, 1984?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 19, 1984.

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December 19, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 1984:

  • Michel Magne

    French composer and musician for films.

  • Joy Ridderhof

    American missionary (born in 1903).

  • Ricardo Montero
  • Edward Carrere
  • Puck van Heel

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Adalei Bronte

    Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Daxtin Bronte

    Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Adriella Brontë

    Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Harly Bronte

    Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Alexea Brontë

    Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

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December 19, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 1984:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 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 19, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 19, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 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:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Out Of Touch
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - Cool It Now

December 19, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 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 19, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 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:

  1. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  2. - Pipes Of Peace
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - The Power Of Love
  5. - Marguerita Time

December 19, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 19, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 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:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Show Me
  4. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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December 19, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann

Birdy

Birdy

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron

Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton

The River

The River

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch

The Flamingo Kid

The Flamingo Kid

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman

December 19, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

December 19, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Brain by Richard M. Restak

The Brain

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Richard Restak, a best-selling author and Neurologist, brings readers up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries about the most complicated and mysterious object in creation--the brain.

Love And War by John Jakes

Love And War

By:

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 …

God Knows by Joseph Heller

God Knows

By:

Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …

The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser

The Weaker Vessel

By:

"An almost encyclopedic record of women in 17th-century England...wives and warriors, heiresses or preachers... alive with Anecdote After Anecdote." New York Times Book Review

Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey

Strong Medicine

By:

Arthur Hailey, a master storyteller, takes readers behind-the scenes of the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry in his New York Times bestseller. It begins as a routine case: Mary Rowe is diagnosed with hepatitis.

December 19, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bozo's Night Out

Bozo's Night Out

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taskset Ltd.

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Irem (JPN arcade) Data East USA (NA arcade) Nintendo (Worldwide NES)

Ducks Ahoy!

Ducks Ahoy!

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Gyrodine

Gyrodine

Platform: Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, PC-8801

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Taito

Dropzone

Dropzone

Platform: Atari 8-bit, C64, Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy Color, NES

Genre: Action-adventure, Action

Publisher: U.S. Gold Mindscape

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Who was the US President on December 19, 1984?

On December 19, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1984?

On December 19, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 1984?

On December 19, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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 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.

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Wednesday December 19, 1984