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Saturday December 22, 1984: on this day
December 22, 1984 was the 357th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 22, 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 22, 1984, who was born and died on December 22, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1984?
- December 22, 1984: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1984?
- December 22, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1984?
What day of the week was December 22, 1984?
December 22, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1984 can also be written as 12/22/1984 in the US and as 22/12/1984 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 1984:
- Bernhard goetz shoots 4 black muggers on nyc subway train
- Four african-american youths board an express train in the bronx borough of new york city. they attempt to rob bernhard goetz, who shoots them. the event starts a national debate about urban crime.
- "subway vigilante" bernhard goetz shoots four would-be muggers on a 2 express train in manhattan section of new york, united states.
December 22, 1984: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Los Angeles Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 7 - 13
December 22, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd 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 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 22, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 05:36 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 22, 1984?
Famous people born on December 22, 1984:
- Greg Finley
American actor.
- Basshunter
Swedish singer, record producer and dj.
- Nicolò Consolini
- Jerol Forbes
- Max Hoeflich
- Matteo Mancosu
- Lamine Ouahab
- Griselda Sanchez
- Maziar Zare
- Tat'jana Borodulina
- Brian Butch
- Basshunter (Jonas Erik Altberg
- Hiroshi Hatano
- Jonas Altberg
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
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Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 3 months old,
or 471 months and 27 days old,
or 2051 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14362 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1984?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1984.
December 22, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1984:
- Frank McMahon
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1984:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1984 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1984 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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 22, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Elvis Is Dead And I Don'T Feel So Good Myself
By: Lewis Grizzard
It was easy to grow up in the 1950s. Lewis Grizzard, his friends, and "gallivanting" was simply hanging out at the local grocery, eating Zagnut candy bars and drinking "Big Orange stomachwashers."
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 …
The Brain
By: Richard M. Restak
Richard Restak, a best-selling author and Neurologist, brings readers up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries about the most complicated and mysterious object in creation--the brain.
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.
December 22, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bird Mother
H.E.R.O.
Fantasia Diamond
Frak!
The Dam Busters
Who was the US President on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1984?
On December 22, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.
