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April 20, 1984 was the 111th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1984, who was born and died on April 20, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Lady Libertine, directed by Gérard Kikoïne), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1984?
- April 20, 1984: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1984?
- April 20, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1984?
What day of the week was April 20, 1984?
April 20, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1984 can also be written as 4/20/1984 in the US and as 20/4/1984 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1984:
- Russian offensive in panshirvallei, afghanistan.
- The good friday massacre, an extremely violent ice hockey playoff game, is played in montreal, canada.
April 20, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 09:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1984.
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Who was born on April 20, 1984?
Famous people born on April 20, 1984:
- Sophia Amoruso
Founder of the online fashion retailer Nasty Gal and author of the bestselling book '#GIRLBOSS'.
- Harris Wittels
American comedian, writer, and producer known for his work on Parks and Recreation.
- Killian Brennan
Irish soccer player who excelled in midfield.
- Jenna Shoemaker
American triathlete.
- Edixon Perea Valencia
Colombian football player.
- Apollonia Poilâne
French businesswoman and harvard university graduate.
- Nelson Évora
Ivorian-portuguese triple jumper.
- Tyson Griffin
American mixed martial artist.
- Anthony Fasano
American football player.
- Edixon Perea
Colombian footballer.
- Leen van Steensel
- Siwarak Tedsungnoen
- Miloš Volešák
- Quincy Antipas
- Mihovil Španja
- Mathias Wölfl
- John Jairo Castillo
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
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Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
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George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years old,
or 480 months
or 2087 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14610 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1984?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1984.
April 20, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1984:
- Mabel Mercer
Mabel Mercer was a renowned cabaret singer known for her unique vocal style and interpretations of popular songs.
- Sheila Burnford
British-Canadian author best known for 'The Incredible Journey.
- Karl Hipfinger
- Antonio Maquilón
- Giovanni Chiecchi
- Marie-Andrée Leclerc
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
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Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1984:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1984:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1984:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1984 was Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Kenny Loggins - Footloose
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
- Culture Club - Miss Me Blind
April 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Shakin' Stevens - A Love Worth Waiting For
- The Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Depeche Mode - People Are People
April 20, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1984 was She's Strange by Cameo, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 20, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cameo - She's Strange
- Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
- Bobby Womack & Patti LaBelle - Love Has Finally Come At Last
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Laid Back - White Horse
April 20, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Lady Libertine
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gérard Kikoïne
Starring: Christopher Pearson, Jennifer Inch, Sophie Favier, Alain Dumaurier
Dangerous Moves
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Richard Dembo
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Alexandre Arbatt, Liv Ullmann, Leslie Caron
Going Back
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Ron Teachworth
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Christopher Howe, Perry Mallette, Susan Waderlow Yamasaki
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Joseph Zito
Starring: Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, Kimberly Beck
Country: United States of America
Iceman
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer
April 20, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
Superstar
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Bruce McCulloch
Auf einem langen Weg
Release year: 1984
Down to Earth
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Alas Smith & Jones
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Robin Carr
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
April 20, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The March Of Folly
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner historian, discusses the pervasiveness of folly throughout governments across the centuries. Tuchman outlines the Trojan War as a pivotal turning point in history.
One More Sunday
By: John D. MacDonald
Welcome to the Eternal Church of the Believer. Here, devout workers use state-of the-art computer equipment and hundreds of prayers to process the thousands of dollars in daily donations.
The Haj
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris returns to Exodus, his best-selling book, for an epic tale of love and hate, revenge and forgiveness.
Lines And Shadows
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Wambaugh examines the phenomenon of increasing national attention: the wave of immigrants from Mexico crossing the border to the Southwest United States in "Lines and Shadows".
Who Killed The Robins Family?
By: Thomas Chastain
As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.
April 20, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Devil World
Enchanted Scepters
Hercules
Intellectual Decathlon
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Who was the US President on April 20, 1984?
On April 20, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1984?
On April 20, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1984?
On April 20, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1984?
April 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
