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see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1984What happened on Thursday August 23, 1984?
About August 23rd, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 23, 1984, the Republican National Convention convened in Dallas, Texas, formally nominating incumbent President Ronald Reagan for a second term and re-endorsing Vice President George H. W. Bush as his running mate. The convention served as a powerful platform for the Republican Party to showcase its political achievements during Reagan's first term, particularly emphasizing economic recovery following the challenging economic period of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Reagan's campaign strategically highlighted the administration's success in reducing inflation, stimulating economic growth, and strengthening national defense during the Cold War era. The event was a significant moment in 1980s American political history, reinforcing Reagan's popularity and the Republican Party's conservative agenda.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1984 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
- #1 UK song: Careless Whisper by George Michael
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
More about August 23rd, 1984? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1984.
Table of contents
- August 23, 1984: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 1984?
- Who was born on August 23, 1984?
- August 23, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 1984?
- Back in 1984
August 23, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1984:
- Ronald Reagan Nominated for Second Presidential Term at Republican National Convention On August 23, 1984, the Republican National Convention convened in Dallas, Texas, formally nominating incumbent President Ronald Reagan for a second term and re-endorsing Vice President George H. W. Bush as his running mate. The convention served as a powerful platform for the Republican Party to showcase its political achievements during Reagan's first term, particularly emphasizing economic recovery following the challenging economic period of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Reagan's campaign strategically highlighted the administration's success in reducing inflation, stimulating economic growth, and strengthening national defense during the Cold War era. The event was a significant moment in 1980s American political history, reinforcing Reagan's popularity and the Republican Party's conservative agenda.
- Ronald Reagan Nominated for Second Presidential Term at Republican National Convention On August 23, 1984, the Republican National Convention convened in Dallas, Texas, formally nominating incumbent President Ronald Reagan for a second term and re-endorsing Vice President George H. W. Bush as his running mate. The convention served as a powerful platform for the Republican Party to showcase its political achievements during Reagan's first term, particularly emphasizing economic recovery following the challenging economic period of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Reagan's campaign strategically highlighted the administration's success in reducing inflation, stimulating economic growth, and strengthening national defense during the Cold War era. The event was a significant moment in 1980s American political history, reinforcing Reagan's popularity and the Republican Party's conservative agenda.
- Ronald Reagan Nominated for Second Presidential Term at Republican National Convention On August 23, 1984, the Republican National Convention convened in Dallas, Texas, formally nominating incumbent President Ronald Reagan for a second term and re-endorsing Vice President George H. W. Bush as his running mate. The convention served as a powerful platform for the Republican Party to showcase its political achievements during Reagan's first term, particularly emphasizing economic recovery following the challenging economic period of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Reagan's campaign strategically highlighted the administration's success in reducing inflation, stimulating economic growth, and strengthening national defense during the Cold War era. The event was a significant moment in 1980s American political history, reinforcing Reagan's popularity and the Republican Party's conservative agenda.
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What day of the week was August 23, 1984?
August 23, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1984 can also be written as 8/23/1984 in the US and as 23/8/1984 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 23, 1984?
Famous people born on August 23, 1984:
- Marc Broude
- Glen Johnson (English footballer)
August 23, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
August 23, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- John Waite - Missing You
August 23, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- George Michael - Careless Whisper
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
- Black Lace - Agadoo
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
August 23, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
- Prince - When Doves Cry
- Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
- The Jacksons - State of Shock
- Mtume - You, Me And He
August 23, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1984 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 06:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1984.
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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1984
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Someone born on August 23, 1984 is:
40 years 8 months old,
or 488 months
or 2121 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14853 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1984?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1984.
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