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), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
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 Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid was in the top 5 hits.
Mrs. Soffel, directed by Gillian Armstrong, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984
while The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Drei reizende Schwestern.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Daley Thompson's Decathlon or Diamond Mine.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 22, 1984?
Holidays
- 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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Events
- Bernhard Goetz shoots 4 black muggers on NYC subway train
- Four African-American youths board an express train in The Bronx borough of New York City. They attempt to rob Bernhard Goetz, who shoots them. The event starts a national debate about urban crime.
Famous Birthday
- Greg Finley: TV Actor.
- Basshunter : Swedish singer.
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
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 22, 1984?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #10 songs in the UK
- 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
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus - We All Stand Together
- Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
Sport Games on December 22, 1984
NFL
American Football- Los Angeles Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 7 - 13
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Drei reizende Schwestern
Pogo 1104
Fast Forward
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Directed by: Terence Hill
Days to next December 22
If December 22, 1984 is your birthday you're 35 years, 9 months, 7 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 23 days.
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?
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The Weaker Vessel
By: Antonia Fraser
"An almost encyclopedic chronicle of women in 17th century England...wives, warriors, heiresses, preachers... alive with anecdote after anecdote." - New York Times Book Review
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS, EUDORA WELTY, 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.
God Knows
By: Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller's powerful, wonderfully funny, deeply moving novel is the story of David -- yes, King David -- but as you've never seen him before. You already know David as the legendary warrior king of Israel, husband of Bathsheba, and …
The Life And Hard Times Of Heidi Abromowitz
By: Joan Rivers
From the jacketflap:Written with complete candor and riotous disregard for sworn confidences, America's number-one comedienne, Joan Rivers, confides the naked truths about her former best, best friend, Heidi Abromowitz, the girl whose come-hither look inspired the discovery of penicillin.Without
The Butter Battle Book
By: Dr. Seuss
The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Death Trap
Circus Charlie
Daley Thompson's Decathlon
Diamond Mine
Kaiser
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 several famous people were born including, Greg Finley, Basshunter .
What was the number one song in December 22, 1984?
The number one song in the week of December 22, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna in US and Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid in UK.
What were the top hits on December 22, 1984?
The top hits on December 22, 1984 were Like A Virgin by Madonna, Wild Boys by Duran Duran, Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates in US and Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, What Is Love by Howard Jones in UK.
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