January 8, 1984, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 10 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 8, 1984:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Terms of Endearment" was at the top of the box office on January 8, 1984.
This date was 14,928 days ago. Approximately 498 months have passed. It was the 8th day of 1984, in week 01. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 40 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1984 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 166 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, January 8, 1984. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson is at the top of the singles charts, while "Only You" by Flying Pickets is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Terms of Endearment is at the top of the box office.
Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing long sweaters, fishnet stockings, fingerless gloves, jumpsuits, over-sized scarves, miniskirts, stirrup pants, and spandex cycling shorts. Meanwhile, men are wearing Hawaiian shirts, flannel, shell suits, and wool sport coats. Because it's 1984, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as George Michael, Stevie Wonder, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, Truman Capote, and Kiki Camarena would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "Only Fools and Horses", "Knight Rider", and "Cheers". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", "Galaxian", and "Donkey Kong".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero", and "Mister T". Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Monchhichi / Chicaboo, and Fisher-Price Little People (Farm).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 8, 1984.
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The following TV shows were popular in January 1984:
1984 saw the introduction of cars such as the Citroën Axel, the Mercedes-Benz W124, the Toyota Carina II, the Chevrolet Corvette (C4), the Pontiac Fiero, and the Volkswagen Citi Golf.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1984:
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Popular video games that people were playing in January 1984.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1984.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 8, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 8.
English physicist Deceased
Born on January 8, 1942
He turned 42 on this day in 1984.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on January 8, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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