What happened on Monday May 21, 1984?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1984:

• Atari 7800 ProSystem Launch Atari introduced the Atari 7800 ProSystem, a groundbreaking video game console that represented a significant advancement in home gaming technology. Priced at US$149, the system offered notable improvements over its predecessor, including higher resolution graphics, optional keyboard functionality for home computing, and backward compatibility with Atari 2600 game cartridges. This release positioned Atari to compete more effectively in the rapidly evolving home video game market of the mid-1980s.
• Eastern China Earthquake of 1984 A significant seismic event struck Eastern China, with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale. The earthquake likely caused substantial ground shaking and potential structural damage in the region, though specific details about casualties or impact are not provided in the original record.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1984

Newspapers from May. 21, 1984

May 21, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1984 can also be written as 5/21/1984 in the US and as 21/5/1984 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1984 in May 1984 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1984:

• Marnie Schulenburg

  American actress known for her role as Alison Stewart in the long-running soap opera 'As the World Turns', which aired from 1956 to 2010.

• Parag Agrawal

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1984:

• Ann Little

  American actress (born in 1891).

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
2. Lionel Richie - Hello
3. Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
4. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
5. Steve Perry - Oh Sherrie

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Duran Duran - The Reflex
2. The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
3. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
4. Queen - I Want To Break Free
5. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1984 was Don't Waste Your Time by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
2. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
3. Lionel Richie - Hello
4. Bar-Kays - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
5. One Way - Lady You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1984

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Someone born on May 21, 1984 is:

40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 23 days old,

or 2138 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14968 days old,

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

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

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