Saturday January 28, 1984: on this day

January 28, 1984 was the 28th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 1984, who was born and died on January 28, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes), movies (e.g. Reckless, directed by James Foley), TV series (e.g. Alas Smith & Jones) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1984?


January 28, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1984 can also be written as 1/28/1984 in the US and as 28/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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January 28, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1984:

  • Record 295,000 dominoes toppled, fuerth, west germany.
  • Mr glynn wolfe marries for non-bigamous record 26th time, las vegas, nevada.
  • 41st golden globes: thornbirds wins.
  • Tropical storm domoina makes landfall in southern mozambique, eventually causing 214 deaths and some of the most severe flooding so far recorded in the region.

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January 28, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 02:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1984.

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Who was born on January 28, 1984?


Famous people born on January 28, 1984:

  • Andre Iguodala

    NBA player known for his defensive skills and versatility.

  • Anne Panter

    English field hockey player.

  • Stephen Gostkowski

    American football player.

  • Ben Clucas

    English race car driver.

  • Ashley Purdy

    Bassist.

  • Aleksej Reunkov
  • Gilles Seywert
  • Xu Gang
  • Ya Boy
  • Safee Sali
  • Danny Gibson
  • Tomáš Labun
  • Simon Laner
  • Srđan Pavlov
  • Jordan Harvey
  • Issam Jemâa
  • Issam Jemâa (عصام جمعة)

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 29 days old,

or 2099 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14699 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1984.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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January 28, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1984:

  • Evangeline Atwood

    Evangeline Atwood was a pioneering Alaskan journalist and historian.

  • John Macvane

    At 71, a newscaster (united and not) dies.

  • Hervey Cleckley
  • Sohrab Modi
  • Al Dexter

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

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January 28, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1984:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  2. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  3. - Talking In Your Sleep
  4. - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  5. - Break My Stride

January 28, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Relax
  3. - What Is Love
  4. - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
  5. - Marguerita Time

January 28, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If Only You Knew
  2. - Joanna
  3. - Let The Music Play
  4. - Body Talk
  5. - Something's On Your Mind

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January 28, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Reckless

Reckless

Release year: 1984

Directed by: James Foley

Starring: Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, Kenneth McMillan, Cliff De Young

Crackers

Crackers

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn

Broadway Danny Rose

Broadway Danny Rose

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Rama Rao Tatineni

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, C.S. Dubey, Utpal Dutt, Iftekhar

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

Starring: Austin Pendleton, Michael Murphy, Barbara Eda-Young, Dan Shor

January 28, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

Alas Smith & Jones

Alas Smith & Jones

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Robin Carr

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Release year: 1984

Written by:

Starring: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

January 28, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

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Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

Who Killed The Robins Family? by Thomas Chastain

Who Killed The Robins Family?

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As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.

Berlin Game by Len Deighton

Berlin Game

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the first installment of the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH. This was when the Berlin Wall divided not only a city, but the entire world.

Poland by James A. Michener

Poland

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This novel by James A. Michener tells the story of eight turbulent centuries in which three Polish families have to live their lives. The Counts Lubonski and the Bukowksi petty nobles are sometimes fiercely united while others are tragically divided.

The Peter Pan Syndrome by Dan Kiley

The Peter Pan Syndrome

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American men are facing a serious social-psychological problem: hundreds of thousands refuse to be men. Even though they are now adults, they cannot face their adult feelings.

January 28, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Flightmare

Flightmare

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Action

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure, survival horror

Publisher: Palace Software

Break Dance Breakdance

Break Dance Breakdance

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: NA Epyx; EU Epyx

Jenny of the Prairie

Jenny of the Prairie

Platform: Apple IIe

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Freddy's Rescue Roundup

Freddy's Rescue Roundup

Platform: PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: IBM

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1984?

On January 28, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1984?

On January 28, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1984?

On January 28, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1984?

January 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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