What happened on Tuesday February 21, 1984?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1984:

• Remembering Mikhail Sholokhov Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov, a prominent Russian writer renowned for his epic novels about the Don Cossacks and a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, is commemorated. Best known for works like 'And Quiet Flows the Don', Sholokhov was a significant literary figure who captured the tumultuous social changes in early 20th-century Russia.
• Timex Exits Home Computer Market Timex Corporation strategically withdraws from the home computer business after its Timex/Sinclair 1000 computer failed to gain significant market traction. Initially introduced in 1982 at $100 and later reduced to $50, the computer struggled due to limited software availability, small physical size, and memory constraints. This event reflects the highly competitive and rapidly evolving personal computer market of the early 1980s.
• Karina: Japanese Entertainment Personality Karina, a notable Japanese model and actress, represents the vibrant entertainment industry of Japan during the 1980s. Her career highlights the growing global influence of Japanese popular culture during this period.

Events in 1984

February 21, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1984

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1984

February 21, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1984 can also be written as 2/21/1984 in the US and as 21/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1984 in February 1984 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1984:

• David Odonkor

  German professional footballer known for his speed and wing play, who represented Germany's national team and played in the 2006 FIFA World...

• Andrew Ellis

  Professional rugby union player who played for the New Zealand All Blacks, representing one of the most prestigious national rugby teams in...

• James Wisniewski

  Professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for multiple teams, known for his physical play and offensive skills.

• Jessica Miller (fashion model)
• Andreas Seppi

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1984:

• Mikhail Sholokhov

  Renowned Soviet novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature winner, best known for his epic novel 'And Quiet Flows the Don', which depicts life...

• Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov

  Prize laureate for the artistic power and integrity with which, in his epic of the Don, he has given expression to a historic phase in the...

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1984 was Jump by Van Halen, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Van Halen - Jump
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. Nena - 99 Luftballons
4. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
5. Michael Jackson - Thriller

February 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
2. Queen - Radio Ga Ga
3. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
4. The Thompson Twins - Doctor Doctor
5. Nena - 99 Red Balloons

February 21, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1984 was Encore by Cheryl Lynn, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Cheryl Lynn - Encore
2. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
3. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
4. J. Blackfoot - Taxi
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:16 pm and setting at 10:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1984

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Someone born on February 21, 1984 is:

41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 2 days old,

or 2148 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15037 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1984?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 21, 1984.

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