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Saturday December 22, 1984
US date format: 12/22/1984, UK date format: 22/12/1984
It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart on December 22, 1984). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Greg Finley and Basshunter .
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna.
In UK Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney was in the top 5 hits.
Mrs. Soffel, directed by Gillian Armstrong, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984
while Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Drei reizende Schwestern.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dream House (video game) or Knight Lore.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Mrs. Soffel
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann
Birdy
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Johnny Dangerously
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton
The River
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch
The Flamingo Kid
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 22, 1984?
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
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Holidays
- Bernhard Goetz shoots 4 black muggers on NYC subway train
Events
- Greg Finley: TV Actor.
- Basshunter : Swedish singer.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 22, 1984?
- 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
- Pat Benatar - We Belong
- Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
- Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights
- Jack Wagner - All I Need
- Julian Lennon - Valotte
Top #10 songs in the USA
- 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
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Status Quo - Marguerita Time
- We All Stand Together - Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus
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Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
Top #10 songs in the UK
Sport Games on December 22, 1984
- Los Angeles Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 7 - 13 See all American Football game results of December 22, 1984
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
Drei reizende Schwestern
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Fast Forward
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Directed by: Terence Hill
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1984?
- LIFE: Princess Diana and Prince Harry
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Disaster Strikes Bhopal -- Dec. 17, 1984
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8936
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
Son Of The Morning Star
By: Evan S. Connell
Custer's Last Stand is among the most enduring events in American history--more than one hundred years after the fact, books continue to be written and people continue to argue about even
The Sicilian
By: Mario Puzo
After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work--a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justice, and treachery.
Heritage
By: Abba Eban
A magnificently illustrated, superbly written history and the companion volume to the award-winning PBS television series Heritage, narrated by Abba Eban and viewed by some 50 million Americans.
Illusions Of Love
By: Cynthia Freeman
Do we make our own destinies? Can we alter the courses of our lives?Cynthia Freeman’s New York Times bestselling novel will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of a second
Moses The Kitten
By: James Herriot
A tiny, bedraggled kitty is found tucked beside a frozen pond, and nursed back to health on a nearby farm. But when he is fit enough to join the other animals,
Videogames
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