May 17, 1984, was a Thursday. It was 40 years, 6 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
Notable events that occurred on May 17, 1984:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 17, 1984:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Breakin'" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 14,800 days ago. Approximately 493 months have passed. It was the 138th day of 1984, in week 20. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on May 17, 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. We have gone through approximately 164 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is May 17, 1984, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are 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.
On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Dallas", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Knight Rider", and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King". 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 Truman Capote, Kiki Camarena, David Huffman, and Rock Hudson would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Galaxian", and "Duck Hunt". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Smurfs", and "Alvin and the Chipmunks".
Children are playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, Dungeons & Dragons, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and the Lego train set.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 17, 1984.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 17, 1984.
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People in May 1984 were watching the following TV series:
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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 17, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 17.
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National holidays and famous events that fall on May 17:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 17, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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