What happened on Wednesday June 20, 1984?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1984:

• British Education System Exam Reform The British government announced a significant overhaul of the national education assessment system, replacing the traditional O-level and CSE exams with a new standardized qualification called the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). This reform aimed to create a more comprehensive and inclusive examination framework for secondary school students.
• Virgin Atlantic's First Flight Virgin Atlantic Airways launched its inaugural flight, marking the beginning of Richard Branson's ambitious commercial airline venture. This event signaled the expansion of the Virgin brand into the competitive international aviation market.
• Turkish City Renamed Şanlıurfa The Turkish city of Urfa officially changed its name to Şanlıurfa, a modification that likely carries historical or cultural significance. The prefix 'Şanlı' translates to 'glorious' in Turkish, suggesting a commemorative or honorific renaming.

Events in 1984

June 20, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1984

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1984

June 20, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1984 can also be written as 6/20/1984 in the US and as 20/6/1984 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1984 in June 1984 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1984:

• Amir Haddad

  French-Israeli singer and songwriter who gained national recognition after participating in The Voice France, showcasing his musical talent...

• Kevin Ryan (actor)

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1984:

• Estelle Winwood

  Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.

• Grazia Dore

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on June 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Duran Duran - The Reflex
2. Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
3. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
4. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
5. Laura Branigan - Self Control

June 20, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1984 was Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
3. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
4. Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy
5. Ultravox - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes

June 20, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1984 was Lovelite by O'Bryan, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. O'Bryan - Lovelite
2. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
3. The Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love)
4. Prince - When Doves Cry
5. Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 01:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1984

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Someone born on June 20, 1984 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 24 days old,

or 2134 weeks

or 14938 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1984?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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