What happened on Sunday August 26, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1984:

• Pro-Khalistani Airline Hijacking Resolved A tense hijacking situation involving Indian Airlines was peacefully resolved when 12 pro-Khalistani hijackers surrendered to authorities in the United Arab Emirates, releasing all 68 passengers and six crew members unharmed.
• Soviet Athlete Sets Women's 3000m Record Tatyana Kazankina of the Soviet Union established a new world record in the women's 3000 meters event, clocking an impressive time of 8:22.62 in Leningrad.
• Women's Discus World Record Set by Czechoslovakian Athlete Zdena Silvaha from Czechoslovakia achieved a remarkable athletic feat by throwing the discus 74.55 meters, establishing a new women's world record in track and field.
• Betsy King Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Betsy King secured victory at the LPGA Columbia Savings Golf Classic, further solidifying her reputation in women's professional golf.

Events in 1984

August 26, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1984

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1984

August 26, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1984 can also be written as 8/26/1984 in the US and as 26/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1984:

• Loaded Lux

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• Craig Owens

  Craig Owens is a metal and post-hardcore vocalist known for his work with bands like Chiodos and D.R.

• Jérémy Clément

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1984:

• Lawrence Joseph Shehan
• Harry Betmead

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
2. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
3. Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
4. Prince - When Doves Cry
5. John Waite - Missing You

August 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1984 was Careless Whisper by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. George Michael - Careless Whisper
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
3. Black Lace - Agadoo
4. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

August 26, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
2. Prince - When Doves Cry
3. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
4. The Jacksons - State of Shock
5. Mtume - You, Me And He

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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 26, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 08:33 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 26, 1984

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Someone born on August 26, 1984 is:

40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 1 day old,

or 2117 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1984?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1984.

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