What happened on Sunday February 26, 1984?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1984:

• US Marines Exit Lebanon The last US Marines in the multinational peacekeeping force depart from Beirut, concluding an 18-month international peacekeeping mission in Lebanon during a period of significant regional tension.
• First US Poet Laureate Appointed Robert Penn Warren, a distinguished Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is named the first official Poet Laureate of the United States, marking a significant moment in American literary recognition.
• Jesse Jackson's Controversial Remark Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson publicly acknowledges his controversial use of the term 'Hymietown' when referring to New York City, a derogatory comment that sparked significant public backlash and discussions about racial and ethnic sensitivity.
• Emmanuel Adebayor Birth Emmanuel Adebayor, a prominent Togolese professional football player, was born on this date. He would later become a notable striker in European football leagues.
• Unusual Marriage Record Pak Awang, aged 84, marries his 80th spouse, demonstrating an extraordinary and unconventional approach to matrimony that challenges social norms.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1984

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1984

February 26, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1984 can also be written as 2/26/1984 in the US and as 26/2/1984 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1984 in February 1984 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1984:

• Beren Saat

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• Natalia Lafourcade

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• Emmanuel Adebayor
• Zou Lihong

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1984:

• Simone Berriau

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on February 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1984 was Jump by Van Halen, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Van Halen - Jump
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. Nena - 99 Luftballons
4. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
5. Michael Jackson - Thriller

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
2. Queen - Radio Ga Ga
3. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
4. The Thompson Twins - Doctor Doctor
5. Nena - 99 Red Balloons

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1984 was Encore by Cheryl Lynn, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Cheryl Lynn - Encore
2. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
3. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
4. J. Blackfoot - Taxi
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1984 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 01:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1984

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Someone born on February 26, 1984 is:

41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 28 days old,

or 2147 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15032 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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

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

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