What happened on Friday October 26, 1984?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1984:

• The Terminator Debuts in US Theaters James Cameron's science fiction action film 'The Terminator' was released nationwide, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. The movie would go on to become a landmark film in the sci-fi and action genres, launching a successful franchise.
• Baby Fae Receives Groundbreaking Xenotransplantation Baby Fae, a newborn with a rare congenital heart defect, underwent a historic heart transplant from a baboon at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Performed by Dr. Leonard L. Bailey, this pioneering xenotransplantation surgery represented a significant milestone in medical science, though the infant ultimately survived only 21 days due to organ rejection.
• Ozzy Osbourne Sued Over 'Suicide Solution' John D. McCollum tragically died by suicide after reportedly listening to Ozzy Osbourne records. His parents subsequently filed a lawsuit against Osbourne, claiming the song 'Suicide Solution' influenced their son's actions. The legal case was ultimately dismissed by the courts.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1984

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1984

October 26, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 300th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1984 can also be written as 10/26/1984 in the US and as 26/10/1984 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1984 in October 1984 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1984:

• Sasha Cohen

  Sasha Cohen is an accomplished American figure skater who won a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, and is considered...

• Jefferson Farfán

  Jefferson Farfán is a prominent Peruvian footballer who has played for several top clubs and the Peruvian national team, known for his...

• Adriano Correia Claro

  Duplicate of Adriano Correia.

• Rafael dos Anjos

  Rafael dos Anjos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the UFC and won the lightweight championship.

• Mathieu Crepel

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on October 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
3. Chicago - Hard Habit To Break
4. Prince - Purple Rain
5. Madonna - Lucky Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Wham! - Freedom
3. Culture Club - The War Song
4. Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
5. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
3. Diana Ross - Swept Away
4. New Edition - Cool It Now
5. Rebbie Jackson - Centipede

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 08:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1984

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Someone born on October 26, 1984 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 18 days old,

or 2115 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14810 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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

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

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