What happened on Wednesday September 26, 1984?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1984:

• Hong Kong Handover Agreement The United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China signed a historic initial agreement to transfer sovereignty of Hong Kong, with the handover scheduled for 1997, marking a significant moment in post-colonial geopolitical relations.
• Reagan Vetoes South Africa Sanctions US President Ronald Reagan vetoed proposed sanctions against South Africa during the apartheid era, a controversial decision that drew international criticism.
• Paul McCartney Legal Clearance A Berlin appeals court cleared Paul McCartney in a paternity suit, resolving a legal dispute for the famous musician.
• Birth of Keisha Buchanan Keisha Buchanan, a British singer known for being a member of the popular girl group Sugababes, was born on this date.
• Death of John Facenda John Facenda, a renowned American broadcaster and sports announcer, passed away. He was known for his distinctive voice and significant contributions to sports media.
• Dutch University Opening Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands officially opened a university, contributing to the country's educational development.
• Baseball Game Attendance 5,251 fans attended a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, showcasing the ongoing popularity of baseball in the mid-1980s.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1984

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1984

September 26, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 270th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1984 can also be written as 9/26/1984 in the US and as 26/9/1984 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1984 in September 1984 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1984:

• Nev Schulman

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• Chandra Ruegg
• John Dodson

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1984:

• John Facenda

  American sportscaster (b. 1913).

• Shelly Manne

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1984 was Let's Go Crazy by Prince, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Prince - Let's Go Crazy
2. John Waite - Missing You
3. The Cars - Drive
4. Cyndi Lauper - She Bop
5. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. Culture Club - The War Song
3. Wham! - Freedom
4. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
5. The Cars - Drive

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1984 was Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
2. Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
3. Joyce Kennedy & Jeffrey Osborne - The Last Time I Made Love
4. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
5. Mtume - You, Me And He

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:27 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1984

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Someone born on September 26, 1984 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 23 days old,

or 2107 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14755 days old,

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

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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