Sunday January 08, 1984: on this day

January 08, 1984 was the 8th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 08, 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 08, 1984, who was born and died on January 08, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Talk to Me, directed by Julius Potocsny), TV series (e.g. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1984?


January 08, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1984 can also be written as 1/8/1984 in the US and as 8/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1984 in January 1984 calendar

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January 08, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1984:

  • Washington capitals bengt gustafsson scores 5 goals to beat philadelphia 7-1
  • Ncaa announces that basketball tournament will have 64 teams.

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January 08, 1984: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • San Francisco 49ers - Washington Redskins : 21 - 24
  • Seattle Seahawks - Los Angeles Raiders : 14 - 30
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January 08, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 08, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1984 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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Who was born on January 08, 1984?


Famous people born on January 08, 1984:

  • Kim Jong-un

    Kim jong-un is the supreme leader of north korea and is mostly known for his authoritarian rule and nuclear ambitions.

  • Petr Pavlensky

    Known for his controversial political performances.

  • Jeff Francoeur

    American baseball player and broadcaster.

  • Stephen Simpson

    South african race car driver.

  • Nikki Garrett
  • Miriam Cabeza

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 11 days old,

or 2101 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14712 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1984?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1984.

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January 08, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1984:

  • Flavio Poli

    Italian glass artist known for his intricate glass sculptures.

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1984:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1984 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Say Say
  2. - Say It Isn't So
  3. - Union Of The Snake
  4. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  5. - Twist Of Fate

January 08, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. 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 08, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1984 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Time Will Reveal
  2. - If Only You Knew
  3. - Joanna
  4. - Say Say Say
  5. - Let The Music Play

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January 08, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Julius Potocsny

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

Dog Day

Dog Day

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Yves Boisset

Starring: Lee Marvin, Miou-Miou, Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Zeder

Zeder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Pupi Avati

Starring: Gabriele Lavia, Cesare Barbetti, Anne Canovas, Andrea Montuschi, Adolfo Belletti, Bob Tonelli, Marcello Tusco

Country: Italy

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli

Country: Italy

January 08, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

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

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin

The Discoverers

By:

Original story of man's greatest adventure: the search for the world around him.

Megatrends by John Naisbitt

Megatrends

By:

Megatrends: 10 New Directions that Transform Our Lives

The Auerbach Will by Stephen Birmingham

The Auerbach Will

By:

The Auerbach Will is the American novelist of richest Americans. Essie Litsky, a young woman who strives to be wealthy despite her rigid upbringing from Russian Jewish immigrants, writes The Auerbach Will.

The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Strau

The Talisman

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January 08, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ben Bero Beh

Ben Bero Beh

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Taito

Pac-Land

Pac-Land

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Famicom, iOS Devices, MSX, PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, Virtual Console, X68000, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: JP Namco (original); NA Bally Midway (original); NA Atari; NA NEC; EU Grandslam Entertainment; EU Quicksilva

Magical Tree

Magical Tree

Platform: MSX, PC

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

Fantasia Diamond

Fantasia Diamond

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro

Genre: Text Adventure

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Impossible Mission

Impossible Mission

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 7800, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Sega Master System, ZX Spectrum, PS2, PSP, NES, Nintendo DS, Oric Atmos

Genre: Platform/Adventure/Action

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on January 08, 1984?

On January 08, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1984?

On January 08, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1984?

On January 08, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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.

Discover how January 1984 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 8, 1984