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May 5, 1984

May 5, 1984, was a Saturday. It was 40 years, 6 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 5, 1984:

  • United States: "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins
  • United Kingdom: "The Reflex" by Duran Duran

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 5, 1984

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
  • Hello - Lionel Richie
  • Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins
  • Footloose - Kenny Loggins
  • Love Somebody - Rick Springfield
Play the top singles from 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.
Breakin'

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Breakin'" was at the top of the box office on May 5, 1984.

Facts

This date occurred 14,803 days ago. Approximately 493 months have passed. It was the 126th day of 1984, in week 18. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on May 5, 1984, are now 40 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1984 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. The Earth has experienced 164 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 5, 1984

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is May 5, 1984, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 1984 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Reflex" by Duran Duran is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Breakin' 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 "Knots Landing", "'Allo 'Allo!", "Kate & Allie", and "Sherlock Holmes". 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 Andy Kaufman, Truman Capote, Kiki Camarena, and David Huffman would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Pac-Man", and "Mario Bros.".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Inspector Gadget", and "Dungeons & Dragons". Children are playing with toys such as Water Ring Toss, Cabbage Patch Kids, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Space Lego.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 5, 1984, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • 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: May 5, 1984 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 5, 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.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 5, 1984.

  • April 5, 1984: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks the NBA all-time scoring record.
  • April 10, 1984: "The Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez commits his first known murder after he kills 9-year-old Chinese-American girl Mei Leung.
  • April 15, 1984: English comedian Tommy Cooper suffers a massive heart attack and dies while live on TV.
  • April 23, 1984: United States researchers announce their discovery of the AIDS virus.
  • April 25, 1984: Robert F. Kennedy's son David F. Kennedy dies from an overdose of cocaine at a hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
  • This date: May 5, 1984
  • May 8, 1984:
    • Former Canadian Forces corporal Denis Lortie kills three government employees in the National Assembly of Quebec building.
    • The Soviet Union announces that it is boycotting the 1984 Summer Olympics in the United States.
  • May 10, 1984: Soccer: Ray Wilkins agrees to join Italian side AC Milan from Manchester United.
  • May 12, 1984: Soccer: Liverpool win the First Division title after a 0-0 draw with Notts County.
  • May 14, 1984: British pop duo Wham! release their single "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go".
  • May 16, 1984:
    • Prince releases his single "When Doves Cry".
    • American comedian Andy Kaufman dies from cancer at the age of 35.
  • May 17, 1984: Michael Silka kills nine people during a spree shooting in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska.
  • May 19, 1984: Everton win the FA Cup final after a 2-0 victory over Watford.
  • May 21, 1984: The "Atari 7800" video game console is announced.
  • May 23, 1984: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) is released.
  • May 30, 1984: Football: Liverpool win the European Cup after defeating Roma on penalties.
  • May 31, 1984:
    • The song "Ghostbusters" is released by Parker, Jr.
    • Six inmates on death row escape the Mecklenburg Correctional Center in Virginia.
  • June 1, 1984:
    • The film Once Upon a Time in America (1984) is released.
    • Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) is released in cinemas.
  • June 3, 1984: US President Ronald Reagan visits the Republic of Ireland.
  • June 4, 1984:
    • The song "Two Tribes" is released by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
    • Bruce Springsteen releases his album "Born in the USA".

Mid-1980s fashion

Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1980s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 1984

Television shows that people were watching in May 1984:

TV shows from May 1984.

Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Night Court
Night Court
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
The A-Team
The A-Team
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Family Ties
Family Ties
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1984

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Mister T
Mister T
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks
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
Postman Pat
Postman Pat
Toys

Toys in 1984

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 1984.

Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt
Mario Bros. 1983
Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on May 5, 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 May 5, 1990, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 5.

Karl Marx

Karl Marx

Philosopher Deceased
Born on May 5, 1818
He was not alive on this date.

Adele

Adele

Singer
Born on May 5, 1988
She was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Singer
Born on May 5, 1989
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 5:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 5, 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 May 5, 1984 was most likely conceived around August 13, 1983.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 5, 1984 is close to January 26, 1985.

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Stats for May 5, 1984

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 5, 1984:

  • 14,803 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,114 weeks have passed.
  • 1,278,982,800 seconds have passed since May 5, 1984.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,492,146,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 659,955,124,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 213,163,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 109,992,521 steps. That's roughly 48,886 miles.
  • 15,347,794 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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