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Monday December 17, 1984: on this day
December 17, 1984 was the 352nd day of the year 1984, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 17, 1984, who was born and died on December 17, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Mrs. Soffel, directed by Gillian Armstrong), TV series (e.g. Drei Reizende Schwestern) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1984?
- December 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1984?
- December 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1984?
What day of the week was December 17, 1984?
December 17, 1984 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1984 can also be written as 12/17/1984 in the US and as 17/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 17, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 01:46 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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Who was born on December 17, 1984?
Famous people born on December 17, 1984:
![Shannon Woodward]()
Shannon WoodwardTv actress.
- Christof Innerhofer
He was an italian alpine skier who won a silver and bronze medals at the 2014 sochi olympics.
- Japheth Omojuwa
Nigerian entrepreneur known for his work in digital media and technology.
- Luis Alfageme
Argentinian footballer.
- Julian Bennett
English footballer.
- Andrew Davies
English footballer.
- Sahara Davenport
Reality star.
- Mikky Ekko
Pop singer.
- Abderrahim Alaoui
French judoka.
- Michele Benedetti
- Ryan Casciaro
- Martin Emmrich
- Þórunn Helga Jónsdóttir
- Nicholas Pope
- Alberto Ribolla
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 4 months old,
or 472 months and 9 days old,
or 2053 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14375 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1984?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1984.
December 17, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1984:
- Isa Pola
- Sonja Ferlov
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1984 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Status Quo - Marguerita Time
December 17, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 17, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mrs. Soffel
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann
Birdy
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Johnny Dangerously
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Starring: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton
The River
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch
The Flamingo Kid
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman
December 17, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Fast Forward
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pushing Up Daisies
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Selina Barker
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
December 17, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Illusions Of Love
By: Cynthia Freeman
Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.
Heritage
By: Abba Eban
A beautifully illustrated and written history, and the companion volume for the award-winning PBS television series Heritage. It is narrated and viewed more than 50 million times by Abba.
Love And War
By: John Jakes
John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …
Lincoln
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
December 17, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Great Space Race
Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!
Castle of Terror
F-1 Race
Colossus Chess
Who was the US President on December 17, 1984?
On December 17, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1984?
On December 17, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1984?
On December 17, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1984?
December 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
