Friday October 26, 1984: on this day

October 26, 1984 was the 300th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1984, who was born and died on October 26, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Killing Fields, directed by Roland Joffé), TV series (e.g. Pushing Up Daisies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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October 26, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1984:

  • "baby fae" gets baboon heart transplant, lives 21 days.
  • ''baby fae'' receives a heart transplant from a baboon.

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


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

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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 October 26th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on October 26, 1984?


Famous people born on October 26, 1984:

  • Sasha Cohen

    Sasha Cohen is an American figure skater known for her silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

  • Tennessee Thomas

    Tennessee Thomas is a musician known for her work as a drummer and DJ.

  • Jefferson Farfán

    Peruvian footballer.

  • Mathieu Crépel

    French snowboarder.

  • Adriano Correia

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Amanda Overmyer

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Martin Burke

    Irish actor.

  • Rafael dos Anjos

    Athlete.

  • Katie Gearlds
  • Aleksandar Jovanović
  • Gaetano Masucci
  • Jan-Michael Williams
  • Melisa Cejas

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 3 days old,

or 2057 weeks

or 14399 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1984?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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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October 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1984:

  • Gus Mancuso

    American baseball player coach and sportscaster (d.1984).

  • John Woods Duke

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Laurie Langenbach

    Author dies at 37.

  • Sue Randall

    Actress (miss landers - leave it to beaver), is killed at 49.

  • Mark Kac

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1984:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
  3. - Hard Habit To Break
  4. - Purple Rain
  5. - 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.

October 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - Freedom
  3. - The War Song
  4. - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Just Called To Say I Love You
  2. - I Feel For You
  3. - Swept Away
  4. - Cool It Now
  5. - Centipede

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October 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Roland Joffé

Starring: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands

Country: United States of America

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon

Country: United States of America

Lovelines

Lovelines

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rod Amateau

Starring: Greg Bradford, Mary Beth Evans, Michael Winslow, Don Michael Paul

Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

Release year: 1984

Directed by: David Fisher

Starring: Jason Miller, Cleavon Little, Rodolfo de Anda, Terri Garber

The Terminator

The Terminator

Release year: 1984

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

Mensch Bachmann

Mensch Bachmann

Release year: 1984

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Mann

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty

One Writer'S Beginnings

By:

ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.

Love And War by John Jakes

Love And War

By:

John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …

The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser

The Weaker Vessel

By:

"An almost encyclopedic record of women in 17th-century England...wives and warriors, heiresses or preachers... alive with Anecdote After Anecdote." New York Times Book Review

Lincoln by Gore Vidal

Lincoln

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

First Among Equals by Jeffrey Archer

First Among Equals

By:

Charles Seymour is the second-born son of his father. He will never be an earl, but he did inherit the strength and will to fulfill his destiny...Simon

October 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gremlins

Gremlins

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Baltic 1985: Corridor To Berlin

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

The Biz

The Biz

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Strategy/Simulation

Publisher: Virgin Games

Mindshadow

Mindshadow

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Macintosh, PC Booter, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Activision

Boulder Dash

Boulder Dash

Platform: Arcade (Max-A-Flex), Atari 8-bit computers, Apple II, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, NES, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, PC, Amstrad CPC, Amiga, iOS, Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Arcade

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1984?

On October 26, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1984?

On October 26, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1984?

On October 26, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1984?

October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1984 calendar looked like.

Friday October 26, 1984