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February 17th, 1984

February 17th, 1984, was a Friday. It was Day 48 of 1984. The decade was the Eighties.

39 years, 3 months, and 22 days have passed since February 17th, 1984.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on February 17th, 1984.

  • The film Footloose (1984) is released.
Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 17th, 1984.

  • United States: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
  • United Kingdom: Relax - Frankie goes to Hollywood

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 17th, 1984.

A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:

  • Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
  • Joanna - Kool & The Gang
  • Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics
  • Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Yes
  • Jump - Van Halen
Play the top singles from the year 1984.
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1984. Take a trip back to the days of Tina Turner, George Michael, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper and Prince.
Unfaithfully Yours (1984)

Top movie.

The movie "Unfaithfully Yours (1984)" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Take me back to February 17th, 1984!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is February 17th, 1984, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Most people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

Valentine's Day of 1984 has just passed. In America, the song Karma Chameleon by Culture Club is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Relax by Frankie goes to Hollywood is the number-one hit song.

Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Unfaithfully Yours (1984) is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "The Love Boat", "Cagney & Lacey", and "Knight Rider".

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, Truman Capote, Kiki Camarena, and David Huffman would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Lunar Lander", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Happy Days", "Diff'rent Strokes", "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", and "Mister T". Children are playing with toys such as the Easy-Bake Oven, Operation, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Masters of the Universe (figures).

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 17th, 1984.

  • 1984 in music.

    1984 in music.

    Popular music artists in 1984 included Prince, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Van Halen, Lionel Richie, Yes, Culture Club and John Waite.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1984?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1984?

    The best NBA players in 1984 were Larry Bird, Bernard King, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas.

  • Mid 1980s fashion.

    Mid 1980s fashion.

    Strappy sandals, Keds, kitten-heeled sandals, and pumps were popular footwear in the mid-80s. Fashion became more colorful during this period. Popular clothing included long wool coats, long and bulky sweaters, jumpsuits, large scarves, beanies, leather gloves, long flared skirts, slim miniskirts, slightly tapered pants, and stirrup pants.

  • 1984 in movies.

    1984 in movies.

    Movies released in 1984 included Beverly Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gremlins, The Karate Kid, Police Academy, Footloose, Romancing the Stone, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Red Dawn, Splash and A Nightmare on Elm Street.

  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1984, the best soccer players were Michel Platini, Diego Maradona, Jean Tigana, Preben Elkjær-Larsen, Ian Rush, Fernando Chalana, Graeme Souness, Harald Schumacher, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Alain Giresse and Bryan Robson.

  • Amadeus.

    Amadeus.

    "Amadeus" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1984.

  • Peter Ueberroth.

    Peter Ueberroth.

    Peter Ueberroth was named Time Person of the Year in 1984 due to his role in organizing the 1984 Summer Olympics.

  • Tina Turner - "What's Love Got to Do with It"

    Tina Turner - "What's Love Got to Do with It"

    "What's Love Got to Do with It" by Tina Turner won a Grammy for 1984's Song of the Year.

  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.

  • VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs started to become a popular household item during the first half of the 1980s. However, they were still very costly. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War.

    Between September 1980 and August 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.

  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.

  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes.

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.

  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman.

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.

  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 39 years, 3 months, and 22 days have passed since February 17th, 1984.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 7 of 1984.
  • Leap Year: 1984 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
  • Age: People born on February 17th, 1984, are now 39 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1984 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 445824000.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 17th, 1984.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 17th, 1984.

  • January 18th, 1984: A coal mine explosion in Japan kills 83 people.
  • January 22nd, 1984: Super Bowl XVIII: The Los Angeles Raiders defeat the Washington Redskins 38-9 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
  • January 22nd, 1984: Apple introduce the Macintosh with a commercial at Super Bowl XVIII.
  • January 24th, 1984: Apple release their Macintosh computer.
  • January 27th, 1984: Michael Jackson's hair is set on fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.
  • January 30th, 1984: The Dubliners founder Luke Kelly passes away.
  • February 13th, 1984: Lionel Richie releases his single "Hello".
  • February 14th, 1984: Soccer: Newcastle United forward Kevin Keegan announces his retirement.
  • This date: February 17th, 1984
  • February 28th, 1984: Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" wins eight awards at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards.
  • March 6th, 1984: The 1984-1985 United Kingdom miners' strike begins.
  • March 14th, 1984: Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams is seriously injured in a gun attack by the UVF.
  • March 16th, 1984: CIA station chief William Buckley is kidnapped by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 17th, 1984, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1984 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 17th, 1984 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

Photos of mid-1980s fashion.

Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-1980s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1984.

Television shows that people were watching in February 1984.

TV shows from February, 1984.

Night Court
Night Court
Sitcom about a night court in Manhattan.

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Starring Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner.

The A-Team
The A-Team
Action TV series with characters such as "Mr. T" and John "Hannibal" Smith.

'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
BBC sitcom starring Gorden Kaye.

Cheers
Cheers
Sitcom starring Ted Danson.

Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Starring David Hasselhoff.

Family Ties
Family Ties
Sitcom starring Michael J. Fox.

Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Police drama starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly.

Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.

Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
American soap opera.

Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Medical drama.

Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.

The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Sitcom about a girls boarding school in Peekskill, New York. Starring Charlotte Rae as housemother Edna Garrett.

The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
American television series.

Dallas
Dallas
Soap opera.

The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Television series that was set on a cruise ship. Starring Gavin MacLeod as Captain Merrill Stubing.

Three's Company
Three's Company
Sitcom about two girls and their male room mate.

The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
TV show about an African- American couple that have moved into an upscale high-rise building.

Happy Days
Happy Days
TV show that is set in the 1950s / 1960s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
British sitcom about three senior citizens in the Yorkshire Dales.

The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies
British comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.

Columbo
Columbo
Crime drama television series starring Peter Falk as Columbo.

Cars in 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.

Cars in 1984.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on February 17th, 1984.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1984.

Mister T
Mister T

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

The Littles
The Littles

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock

Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse

The Smurfs
The Smurfs

Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay

Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes

Happy Days
Happy Days

Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1984.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1984.

Turnin' Turbo Dashboard
Turnin' Turbo Dashboard

My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)

The Commodore 64
The Commodore 64

Masters of the Universe (figures)
Masters of the Universe (figures)

The Lego train set
The Lego train set

Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)

Space Lego
Space Lego

Fischer Price cassette player
Fischer Price cassette player

Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Monchhichi / Chicaboo

Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls

The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)

The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine

Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble

Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids

Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell

Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos

Water Ring Toss
Water Ring Toss

Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons

Big Jim (action figure)
Big Jim (action figure)

Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite

Operation
Operation

The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in February of 1984.

Mario Bros. 1983
Mario Bros.
Arcade game developed by Nintendo.

Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Arcade game released by Nintendo.

Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Arcade game developed by Atari.

Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Maze arcade game.

Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Fixed shooter arcade game.

Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Space-themed shooter arcade game.

Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
In which the player controls a lunar landing module.

Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders
Shooter arcade game.

Were you born on this date?

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 February 17th, 1990, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 17th.

Michael Jordan

Basketball player.
Born on February 17th, 1963
He turned 21 on this day in 1984.

Paris Hilton

Socialite.
Born on February 17th, 1981
She turned 3 on this day in 1984.

Ed Sheeran

Singer.
Born on February 17th, 1991
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on February 17th, 1984.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 17th, 1984 was most likely conceived around May 27th, 1983.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 17th, 1984 is close to November 9th, 1984.

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Stats for February 17th, 1984

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about February 17th, 1984.

  • A total of 14,359 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,051 weeks have passed.
  • 1,240,614,000 seconds have passed since the February 17th, 1984.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,447,383,000 times.
  • Since February 17th, 1984, the Earth has travelled approximately 640,156,824,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 206,769,000 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 106,692,804 steps. That's about 47,419 miles!
  • Since this date, 14,887,368 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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