May 8, 1984, was a Tuesday. It was 40 years, 7 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
What happened on May 8, 1984?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 1984:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Breakin'" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 1984.
This date was 14,838 days ago. Approximately 495 months have passed. It was the 129th day of 1984, in week 19. 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 165 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Tuesday, May 8, 1984. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. 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 "Hello" by Lionel Richie 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.
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.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Three's Company", "Knots Landing", "Family Ties", and "Night Court". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Missile Command", and "Mario Bros.". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "The Littles", and "Mister T".
Popular toys at the moment include Lite-Brite, the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, Space Lego, and Fisher-Price Little People (Farm).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 1984.
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Notable events that happened close to May 8, 1984.
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The following TV shows were popular in May 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:
Toys and games that were popular in 1984:
Popular video games that people were playing in May 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 8, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 8.
National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 8, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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