What happened on Thursday August 30, 1984?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1984:

• Space Shuttle Discovery's Maiden Voyage The 12th Space Shuttle Mission (STS-41-D) launched with the Space Shuttle Discovery, marking an important milestone in NASA's Space Shuttle program. This mission represented a significant advancement in space exploration technology and capabilities.
• Emmy News and Documentaries Awards The annual Emmy Awards ceremony for News and Documentary categories was held, recognizing outstanding achievements in television journalism and documentary filmmaking.
• Jim Rice Sets Major League Double Play Record Boston Red Sox player Jim Rice established a new major league record by making his 33rd double play of the season, showcasing his exceptional defensive skills in baseball.

Events in 1984

August 30, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1984

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1984

August 30, 1984 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1984 can also be written as 8/30/1984 in the US and as 30/8/1984 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1984 in August 1984 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1984:

• Joe Staley

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• Ashish Sharma

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1984:

• John Aalberg

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1984 was What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
2. John Waite - Missing You
3. Lionel Richie - Stuck On You
4. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
5. Prince - When Doves Cry

August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
2. George Michael - Careless Whisper
3. Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
4. Black Lace - Agadoo
5. Miami Sound Machine - Dr Beat

August 30, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1984 was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
2. Prince - When Doves Cry
3. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
4. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
5. Mtume - You, Me And He

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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

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August 30, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1984 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1984

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Someone born on August 30, 1984 is:

40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 24 days old,

or 2120 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14846 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1984?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1984.

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