Thursday December 20, 1984: on this day

December 20, 1984 was the 355th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 20, 1984, who was born and died on December 20, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1984?


December 20, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1984 can also be written as 12/20/1984 in the US and as 20/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

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December 20, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1984:

  • 33 unknown keyboard (piano) works of johann sebastion bach are found in the yale library.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • The summit tunnel fire is the largest underground fire in history, as a freight train carrying over 1 million litres of petrol derails near the town of todmorden in the pennines.
  • The summit tunnel fire, one of the largest transportation tunnel fires in history, burns after a freight train carrying over one million liters of gasoline derails near the town of todmorden, england, in the pennines.
  • Disappearance of jonelle matthews from greeley, colorado. her remains were discovered on july 23, 2019, located about 24 km (15 mi) southeast of jonelle's home.[18][19] the cause of death "was a gunshot wound to the head."

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December 20, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:15 am and setting at 03:41 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 20, 1984?


Famous people born on December 20, 1984:

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Adina Fohlin

    Adina Fohlin is a Swedish model who has worked with top fashion brands.

  • Sanjeeda Sheikh

    Soap opera actress.

  • Beck Burgess

    Co-founder of Common.

  • David Tavaré

    Spanish singer and dj.

  • Nikolaos Karabelas

    Greek footballer.

  • Zinaida Sendriūtė
  • Christel Alsos
  • Josef Wenzl
  • Gabriel Colón
  • Yūji Kaku
  • Milan Pepić
  • Carla Rossetto
  • Tommy Savas

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

  • Dennis Morgan
    Dennis Morgan

    American actor, leading man and opera singer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 4 months old,

or 472 months and 8 days old,

or 2053 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14374 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1984?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1984.

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December 20, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1984:

  • Stanley Milgram

    American psychologist and academic (b. 1933).

  • Dmitry Ustinov

    Minister of defence of the soviet union (1976-84) (b. 1908).

  • Gonzalo Marquez

    Venezuelan baseball player (born 1946).

  • Dmitrij Fëdorovič Ustinov
  • Alicia Brandet
  • Josef Humpál

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1984:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1984:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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 20, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moses The Kitten by James Herriot

Moses The Kitten

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A small, bedraggled cat is found in a corner of a frozen pond. He is then taken to a nearby farm where he is nursed back into health. When he's healthy enough, he can join the rest of the animals.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

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?

Heritage by Abba Eban

Heritage

By:

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.

The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss

The Butter Battle Book

By:

The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

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Mario Puzo's internationally acclaimed novel The Godfather was a huge success. He has been often imitated, but never surpassed. The classic novel by Puzo, The Sicilian is a cornerstone of the author's work. It is a romantic and unforgettable story …

December 20, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Dallas Quest

The Dallas Quest

Platform: Commodore 64 Apple IIe Atari 8-bit TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Datasoft

Janitor Joe

Janitor Joe

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Platform game

Daley Thompson's Decathlon

Daley Thompson's Decathlon

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Ocean Software

Agent USA

Agent USA

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, PC Booter

Genre: Adventure, Educational, Strategy

Publisher: Scholastic

Mr. Do's Wild Ride

Mr. Do's Wild Ride

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Universal

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1984?

On December 20, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1984?

On December 20, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1984?

On December 20, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

Find out more about December 20th

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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.

Discover how December 1984 calendar looked like.

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