Wednesday May 23, 1984: on this day

May 23, 1984 was the 144th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 23, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 1984, who was born and died on May 23, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams), movies (e.g. Streets of Fire, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1984?


May 23, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1984 can also be written as 5/23/1984 in the US and as 23/5/1984 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1984:

  • Detroit tigers win 16th straight road game, tying american league record.
  • Tottenham hotspur won the 13th uefa cup at london, england beating the anderlecht.
  • Methane gas explosion at abbeystead water treatment works in lancashire, england kills 16 people.

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May 23, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 23, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1984 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 02:16 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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Who was born on May 23, 1984?


Famous people born on May 23, 1984:

  • Adam Wylie
    Adam Wylie

    American actor.

  • Catherine Cook

    Co-founder of the social networking website MyYearbook.

  • Hugo Almeida

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Sam Milby

    Actor and commercial model from the philippines, filipino-american.

  • Ross Davenport
  • Brandon Marshall
  • Hannu Patronen
  • Chrīstos Afroudakīs
  • André Brasil
  • Alessandro D'Ambrosi
  • Washington Torres
  • Giōrgos Zīsopoulos
  • David Schlachtenhaufen

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 6 days old,

or 2079 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14555 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1984?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1984.

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May 23, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1984:

  • Gisella Monaldi
  • Paolo Paganini
  • Luisa Rossi
  • Badr-almoluk
  • Francesco Leone

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1984:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1984:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1984:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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.

May 23, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  2. - Hello youtube
  3. - Time After Time youtube
  4. - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
  5. - Oh Sherrie

May 23, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Reflex youtube
  2. - Automatic
  3. - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
  4. - I Want To Break Free
  5. - Let's Hear It For The Boy

May 23, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1984 was Don't Waste Your Time by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Waste Your Time
  2. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  3. - Hello youtube
  4. - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
  5. - Lady You Are

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May 23, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan

Country: United States of America

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Leonard Nimoy

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan

Country: United States of America

Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams

Country: United States of America

Saaransh

Saaransh

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt

Starring: Rohini Hattangadi, Anupam Kher, Soni Razdan, Madan Jain

Roadhouse 66

Roadhouse 66

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John Mark Robinson

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren Lee, Kate Vernon

May 23, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1984 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Superstar

Superstar

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Bruce McCulloch

Auf einem langen Weg

Auf einem langen Weg

Release year: 1984

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Chris Weitz

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

May 23, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Warday by Whitley Strieber and James W. Kunetka

Warday

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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1984. First Edition (stated) and First Printing, complete number line. On the front flap of the jacket, "0484"

The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum

The Aquitaine Progression

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Joel Converse, an American lawyer, meets in Geneva a man he's not seen for twenty years. He is a covert agent who falls at his feet and whispers words that give Converse a shocking legacy of death: "The Generals.

Past Imperfect by Joan Collins

Past Imperfect

By:

Joan Collins is an internationally renowned actress who has achieved stardom in the role of Alexis Carrington Colby, "Dynasty". A role that might have been a dream come true.

Valediction by Robert B. Parker

Valediction

By:

One who doesn't fear death is the most dangerous man. The most dangerous man to cross is one who refuses to die.

Knock Wood by Candice Bergen

Knock Wood

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Candice Bergen's 1984 bestseller: An "engaging and intelligent" memoir (The New York Times). Candice Bergen was raised in the giddy Hollywood of the 1950s.

May 23, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crypt of Medea

Crypt of Medea

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sir-Tech

Eureka!

Eureka!

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Domark

Do! Run Run

Do! Run Run

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze / Platform

Publisher: Taito

Ducks Ahoy!

Ducks Ahoy!

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Hyper Sports

Hyper Sports

Platform: Arcade (original) Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, SG-1000

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1984?

On May 23, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1984?

On May 23, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1984?

On May 23, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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What happened in 1984?

1984 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India
  • Night Court starring Harry Anderson premieres on NBC TV
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 41 B mission

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What was the calendar for May 1984?

May 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1984 calendar looked like.

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