What happened on Friday December 28, 1984?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1984:

• Ethiopian Famine of 1984 A devastating humanitarian crisis begins in Ethiopia, leading to widespread starvation and the death of approximately one million people by the end of 1984. This catastrophic event drew international attention and sparked significant global humanitarian relief efforts.
• Emergence of Crack Cocaine in the United States Crack cocaine is first introduced in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of the Crack Epidemic that would dramatically transform urban drug landscapes and social dynamics across the United States throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
• Indian General Election Rajiv Gandhi's Congress party secures victory in the Indian general election, continuing the Gandhi family's political legacy and shaping India's political landscape.
• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducts a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• Soviet Cruise Missile Incident in Finnish Lapland A Soviet cruise missile accidentally plunges into Inarinjärvi lake in Finnish Lapland, creating a potential international diplomatic tension during the Cold War period.
• End of 'Edge of Night' Television Soap Opera The long-running television soap opera 'Edge of Night' concludes its 28-year broadcast run, marking the end of a significant era in American daytime television.
• Ancient Creosote Bush Discovery Scientific research determines a creosote bush to be approximately 11,700 years old, providing remarkable insights into plant longevity and botanical resilience.

Events in 1984

December 28, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1984

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1984

December 28, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1984 can also be written as 12/28/1984 in the US and as 28/12/1984 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1984 in December 1984 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1984:

• Martin Kaymer

  Professional German golfer who won the PGA Championship in 2010 and the U.S.

• Lisa Cant
• Ana Rocha
• Maggie Civantos

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1984:

• Sam Peckinpah

  Influential American film director known for revolutionizing the Western genre with his innovative and violent storytelling style,...

• Konstantin Eršov

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 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 28, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:27 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 28, 1984

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Someone born on December 28, 1984 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 16 days old,

or 2106 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14747 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1984?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1984.

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