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December 21, 1984 was the 356th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 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 December 21, 1984, who was born and died on December 21, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1984?
- December 21, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1984?
- December 21, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1984?
What day of the week was December 21, 1984?
December 21, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1984 can also be written as 12/21/1984 in the US and as 21/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:29 am and setting at 04:35 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 21, 1984?
Famous people born on December 21, 1984:
![Andrea Jeremiah]()
Andrea JeremiahIndian singer and actress.
- Jemina Sumgong
Kenyan runner who won the women's marathon at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Jackson Rathbone
American actor.
- Darren Potter
English footballer.
- Justin Chandler
Youtube star.
- Nathalie Rapti Gomez
- Matthew Carley
- Peter Chrappan
- Juan Valera Espín
- Dries van Schalkwyk
- Paco Sutil
- Peter van der Westhuizen
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 4 months old,
or 472 months and 7 days old,
or 2053 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14373 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1984?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1984.
December 21, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1984:
- Lister Hill
British Labour politician known for his work on social welfare reform.
- Ayriel Fitzgerald
Ayriel Fitzgerald was a celebrated playwright whose works often examined the complexities of human relationships and social issues.
- Arne Johansen
- Francesco Putti
- Judith Raskin
- Carlos Mérida
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1984:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 21, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 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:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
December 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 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:
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Status Quo - Marguerita Time
December 21, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 21, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 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:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 21, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mrs. Soffel
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann
Birdy
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Johnny Dangerously
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton
The River
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch
The Flamingo Kid
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman
December 21, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Fast Forward
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
December 21, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
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?
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
Lincoln
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
Strong Medicine
By: Arthur Hailey
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 21, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Janitor Joe
Booty
Ducks Ahoy!
Cobra Command
The Lords of Midnight
Who was the US President on December 21, 1984?
On December 21, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1984?
On December 21, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1984?
On December 21, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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.
