What happened on Thursday July 26, 1984?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1984:

• Pete Rose Ties Ty Cobb's Single Record Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose achieved a significant milestone by tying Ty Cobb's record of 3,052 career singles, showcasing his remarkable consistency and hitting prowess in Major League Baseball.
• Record New York State Lottery Win A New York state resident won an unprecedented $20 million in the lottery, setting a new record for an unshared jackpot at the time.
• Kyriakos Ioannou Birth Kyriakos Ioannou, a notable Cypriot high jumper, was born in Limassol, Cyprus, who would later represent his country in international athletic competitions.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1984

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1984

July 26, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1984 can also be written as 7/26/1984 in the US and as 26/7/1984 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1984 in July 1984 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1984:

• Alex Parks

  English singer-songwriter known for her indie folk and alternative music style, with notable performances in the UK music scene.

• Benjamin Kayser

  Professional French rugby player who has played for top-tier rugby clubs and the national French rugby team.

• Grace Gealey

  Television actress known for her role in the popular TV series 'Empire', bringing significant representation to African American actors.

• Leigh Lezark

  Musician and DJ, prominent member of the influential New York City DJ trio The Misshapes, known for their impact on the indie music scene.

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1984:

• Ed Gein

  Ed Gein was a notorious American serial killer and body snatcher from Plainfield, Wisconsin, whose gruesome crimes inspired characters in...

• George Gallup

  Pioneering American mathematician and statistician who revolutionized public opinion polling by founding the Gallup Organization, which...

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Prince - When Doves Cry
2. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
3. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
4. Jacksons - State Of Shock
5. Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1984 was Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
3. neil - Hole In My Shoe
4. Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
5. Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1984 was When Doves Cry by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Prince - When Doves Cry
2. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
3. Ollie And Jerry - Breakin'...there's No Stopping Us
4. The Jacksons - State of Shock
5. Teddy Pendergrass And Whitney Houston - Hold Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 08:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1984

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Someone born on July 26, 1984 is:

40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 18 days old,

or 2128 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14902 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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