What happened on Thursday December 27, 1984?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1984:

• Significant Martian Meteorite Discovery in Antarctica A team of American meteorite hunters discovers the meteorite ALH 84001 in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica. This remarkable find would later gain significant scientific attention when, in 1996, a NASA research team led by David McKay reported potential evidence of past microbial life, including possible 'microfossils' within the meteorite. The discovery sparked intense scientific debate about the possibility of past life on Mars and became a pivotal moment in extraterrestrial research.
• MLB Player Transfer: Ed Whitson Joins Yankees Free agent pitcher Ed Whitson signs with the New York Yankees from the San Diego Padres, marking a significant player transfer in Major League Baseball during the 1984-1985 offseason.

Events in 1984

December 27, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 27, 1984

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1984

December 27, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1984 can also be written as 12/27/1984 in the US and as 27/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1984:

• Gilles Simon

  Gilles Simon is a renowned French professional tennis player known for his strategic play and exceptional skills on the court.

• Black M

  Black M is a French-Guinean rapper who was a member of the popular rap group 'Sexion d'Assaut' before launching his successful solo career...

• Drasko Brguljan

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on December 27th

December 27, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Duran Duran - Wild Boys
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
4. The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
5. New Edition - Cool It Now

December 27, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Midnight Star - Operator
2. Ashford & Simpson - Solid
3. Glenn Jones - Show Me
4. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
5. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 27, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:04 am and setting at 10:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 1984

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Someone born on December 27, 1984 is:

40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 29 days old,

or 2112 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1984?

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 27, 1984.

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