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April 21, 1984 was the 112th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 21, 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 21, 1984, who was born and died on April 21, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 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 21st, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 21, 1984?
- April 21, 1984: What happened on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 21, 1984?
- April 21, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 21, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 21, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 21, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on April 21, 1984?
What day of the week was April 21, 1984?
April 21, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 112th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1984 can also be written as 4/21/1984 in the US and as 21/4/1984 in UK and Europe.
April 21, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1984:
- After 37 weeks, thriller is knocked off as top album by footloose
- Franz weber of austria skis downhill at a record 209.8 km/h.
- Centers for disease control says virus discovered in france causes aids (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
April 21, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 21, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 21, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1984 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 10:25 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 21, 1984?
Famous people born on April 21, 1984:
![Alphonso McAuley]()
Alphonso McAuleyAlphonso mcauley is a tv actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'breaking in' and 'love that girl!'.
- Ashley Peldon in Staten Island
New york; actress (marah l. lewis - guilding light deceived).
- Shayna Fox
American voice actress.
- Michael Tinsley
American hurdler.
- Ahmed Dhabaan
- Alberto Edjogo-Owono
- Andrej Ivanov
- Kim Ho-chang
- Cristóbal Márquez Crespo
- Giacomo Sereni
- Marie-Ernestine Worch
- Mauricio Zenteno
- Daniel Horton
- Francesco Costa
- Federico Bolzonella
- Jennifer Dahlgren
Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:
![Elizabeth II]()
Elizabeth IIElizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.
![Tony Danza]()
Tony DanzaTony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.
![James McAvoy]()
James McAvoyScottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...
![Iggy Pop]()
Iggy PopAmerican musician, a punk rocker.
![Christian Coma]()
Christian ComaChristian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![Alana Ladd]()
Alana LaddAmerican celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.
![Claire Denis]()
Claire DenisParis, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).
![John Mortimer]()
John MortimerBritish screenwriter, barrister and author.
April 21, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years and 5 days old,
or 480 months and 5 days old,
or 2087 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14615 days old,
if you were born on April 21, 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 21, 1984?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1984.
April 21, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1984:
- Hristo Prodanov
Bulgarian engineer and mountaineer (b. 1943).
- Marcel Janco
Romanian-israeli artist (b. 1895).
- Manuel Mujica Láinez
What famous deaths happened on April 21st?
Famous deaths on April 21st:
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Ursula Jeans]()
Ursula JeansSimla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").
![Charles 'Buddy' Rogers]()
Charles 'Buddy' RogersAmerican actor and musician (born in 1904).
![James Melton]()
James MeltonAmerican operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...
- Lymon Twain
Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.
- Oaks Twain
Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Mackinsey Twain
Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...
- Rmoni Simone
Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...
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April 21, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 21, 1984:
- Rome - city birthday.
- Texas-San Jacinto Day
- Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
- Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
- Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.
Observances on April 21, 1984:
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
Saints celebrated on April 21, 1984:
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 21, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1984 was She's Strange by Cameo, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 21, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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 21, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 21, 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 Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
The Danger
By: Dick Francis
Andrew Douglas is called in to help the victims of a string kidnappings that rock the horse racing industry.
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.
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.
April 21, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 21, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mr. Wimpy (video game)
Bozo's Night Out
Hes Games
Mancopter
Great Swordsman
Who was the US President on April 21, 1984?
On April 21, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1984?
On April 21, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 21, 1984?
On April 21, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 21st?
April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (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.
