Sunday June 17, 1984: on this day

June 17, 1984 was the 169th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 17, 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 June 17, 1984, who was born and died on June 17, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper), movies (e.g. The Karate Kid, directed by John G. Avildsen), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1984?


June 17, 1984 was a Sunday and it was the 169th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1984 can also be written as 6/17/1984 in the US and as 17/6/1984 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1984 in June 1984 calendar

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June 17, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1984:

  • Ayako okamoto wins lpga mayflower golf classic
  • John turner succeeds pierre trudeau as premier of canada
  • Swale, kentucky derby winner, collapses and dies.

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June 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1984 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 10:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1984.

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Who was born on June 17, 1984?


Famous people born on June 17, 1984:

  • John Gallagher
    John Gallagher

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  • Ashwin Patel

    Investigative reporter acclaimed for his exposés on government corruption.

  • Michael Mathieu

    Bahamian sprinter.

  • Si Tianfeng

    Chinese race walker.

  • Jonathan Joly

    French student activist in politics, who threw a piece at politician sa(c).

  • Mike Kerr

    Guitarist.

  • Allan Ray

    Athlete.

  • Chris Weidman

    Mma fighter.

  • Luis Jiménez
  • Grégory Tanagro
  • Luis Antonio Jiménez Garcés

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • K.J. Apa
    K.J. Apa

    New Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

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June 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 2 days old,

or 2078 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14551 days old,

if you were born on June 17, 1984.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1984?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 17, 1984.

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June 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1984:

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Milbourne Christopher

    American magician and author (d. 1984).

  • Chet Allen

    Actor (jerry-bonino, slats-troubleshooter), dies at 51.

  • Swale

    Kentucky derby winner, collapses and dies.

  • Nobuo Nakagawa

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

  • Telesa Vili

    Esteemed physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

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June 17, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 17, 1984:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1984:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1984 was Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Time After Time youtube
  2. - The Reflex youtube
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  4. - Oh Sherrie
  5. - Sister Christian

June 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1984 was Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
  2. - Two Tribes
  3. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  4. - Smalltown Boy
  5. - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes

June 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 17, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Hear It For The Boy
  2. - Lovelite
  3. - Jump (For My Love)
  4. - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
  5. - Somebody Else's Guy

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June 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 17, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

Release year: 1984

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove

Country: United States of America

The Pope of Greenwich Village

The Pope of Greenwich Village

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Daryl Hannah, Geraldine Page

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis

Country: United States of America

Gremlins

Gremlins

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie

Country: United States of America

Top Secret!

Top Secret!

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Starring: Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Peter Cushing, Jeremy Kemp

Country: United States of America

June 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 17, 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:

Superstar

Superstar

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Bruce McCulloch

Auf einem langen Weg

Auf einem langen Weg

Release year: 1984

Voltron

Voltron

Release year: 1984

Country: United States of America

June 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 17, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fire From Within by Carlos Castaneda

The Fire From Within

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Fire from Within is Castaneda's most original and thought-provoking book. It's a book that Castaneda, with the guidance of don Juan and his "disciples," finally constructs from the teachings.

Full Circle by Danielle Steel

Full Circle

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The 1960s. Kennedy. Martin Luther King. Civil rights. Viet Nam. Tana Roberts is born in this turbulent decade and embarks on a journey that will take her from New York to South Carolina during the heat.

The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum

The Aquitaine Progression

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Joel Converse, an American lawyer, meets in Geneva a man he's not seen for twenty years. He is a covert agent who falls at his feet and whispers words that give Converse a shocking legacy of death: "The Generals.

The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss

The Butter Battle Book

By:

The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.

Knock Wood by Candice Bergen

Knock Wood

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Candice Bergen's 1984 bestseller: An "engaging and intelligent" memoir (The New York Times). Candice Bergen was raised in the giddy Hollywood of the 1950s.

June 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 17, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamic Ski

Dynamic Ski

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Taiyo System/Nichibutsu

Gift from the Gods

Gift from the Gods

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ocean

Battle Through Time

Battle Through Time

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Anirog Software

Dough Boy

Dough Boy

Platform: Commodore 64 Family Computer

Genre: Action

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Platform: Amstrad CPC Apple II ColecoVision Commodore 64 DOS MSX NEC PC-9801 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: U.S. Gold Accolade (USA) Coleco Industries (ColecoVision)

history

Who was the US President on June 17, 1984?

On June 17, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1984?

On June 17, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1984?

On June 17, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 June 1984?

June 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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Sunday June 17, 1984