What happened on Friday July 27, 1984?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1984:

• Prince's 'Purple Rain' Premieres The iconic musical film 'Purple Rain' premiered in Hollywood, marking a pivotal moment in pop culture that transformed musician Prince into a global superstar. The film not only showcased Prince's extraordinary musical talent but also established him as a significant cultural icon of the 1980s.
• Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb's Hit Record Baseball legend Pete Rose surpassed Ty Cobb's long-standing record by collecting his 3,053rd single hit, cementing his place in Major League Baseball history as one of the most prolific hitters of all time.

Events in 1984

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

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1984

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1984

July 27, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 209th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1984 can also be written as 7/27/1984 in the US and as 27/7/1984 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1984 in July 1984 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1984:

• Taylor Schilling

  American actress best known for her lead role in the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black'.

• Max Scherzer

  Prominent Major League Baseball pitcher, multiple-time All-Star and Cy Young Award winner, known for his exceptional pitching skills and...

• Lü Xiaojun

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1984:

• James Mason

  Renowned British actor known for iconic roles in classic films like 'Lolita', 'Bloodline', and 'The Boys from Brazil'.

• Guillermo Díaz-Plaja
• Laurence Jackson

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on July 27th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 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 27, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 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 27th 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 27, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1984 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:22 am and setting at 08:55 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 27, 1984

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Someone born on July 27, 1984 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 27 days old,

or 2125 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14880 days old,

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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

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

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