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June 24, 1984

June 24, 1984, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 4 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Popular songs

On June 24, 1984, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "The Reflex" by Duran Duran
  • United Kingdom: "Two Tribes" by Frankie goes to Hollywood

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 24, 1984

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Reflex - Duran Duran
  • Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
  • Let's Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams
  • Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
  • Self Control - Laura Branigan
Play the top songs 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.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock".

Facts

This date was 14,760 days ago. Approximately 492 months have passed. It was the 176th day of 1984, in week 25. 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. 164 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 24, 1984

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, June 24, 1984. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 1984 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "The Reflex" by Duran Duran is at the top of the singles charts, while "Two Tribes" by Frankie goes to Hollywood is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 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 Truman Capote, Kiki Camarena, David Huffman, and Rock Hudson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Happy Days", "Three's Company", "Only Fools and Horses", and "The A-Team". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Missile Command", and "Duck Hunt".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Cockleshell Bay", "Postman Pat", "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", and "Dungeons & Dragons". Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Screwball Scramble.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 24, 1984, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1984 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 24, 1984 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 24, 1984.

  • UEFA Euro 1984 is taking place in France.

    UEFA Euro 1984 is taking place in France

    The 1984 UEFA European Football Championship was being held in France at this time. The host country won the competition after defeating Spain 2-0 in the final.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on June 24, 1984.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 24, 1984.

  • 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".
  • June 6, 1984: The game "Tetris" is released.
  • June 8, 1984:
    • Ghostbusters (1984) is released in cinemas.
    • The movie Gremlins (1984) is released.
  • June 12, 1984:
    • The Boston Celtics win the 1984 NBA Finals after they defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3.
    • Soccer: Graeme Souness leaves Liverpool to join Sampdoria.
  • June 18, 1984:
    • Talk show host Alan Berg is murdered by a white nationalist group called The Order outside of his home in Denver.
    • Battle of Orgreave: Large-scale violence breaks out between police and pickets at the UK miners' strike in South Yorkshire, England.
  • June 19, 1984: 1984 NBA draft: The Chicago Bulls select Michael Jordan.
  • June 22, 1984: The Karate Kid (1984) is released.
  • This date: June 24, 1984
  • June 25, 1984: The album "Purple Rain" is released by Prince.
  • June 27, 1984: France defeat Spain 2-0 to win the 1984 UEFA European Football Championship.
  • June 28, 1984: Richard Ramirez begins his Night Stalker crimes by murdering 79-year-old Jennie Vincow at her apartment in Glassell Park, Los Angeles.
  • June 30, 1984: John Turner is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Canada.
  • July 1, 1984: The PG-13 rating for films is introduced.
  • July 5, 1984: Soccer: Diego Maradona joins Italian side Napoli.
  • July 8, 1984: Bob Dylan headlines at Slane.
  • July 12, 1984: Democratic Party nominee Walter Mondale selects Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate for the 1984 US presidential election.
  • July 17, 1984: The legal drinking age in the United States is increased from 18 to 21.
  • July 18, 1984: James Oliver Huberty shoots up a McDonalds restaurant in San Diego, killing 21 people.
  • July 20, 1984:
    • The fantasy film "The NeverEnding Story" is released in movie theaters.
    • Miss America Vanessa Williams is asked to resign after Penthouse magazine publishes unauthorized nude photographs of her.
  • July 23, 1984: Vanessa L. Williams resigns as Miss America after nude photos of her appear in Penthouse magazine.
  • July 24, 1984: Wham! release the single "Careless Whisper".

Mid-1980s fashion

Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1980s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1984

In June 1984, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from June 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

Kids TV shows on June 24, 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

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

Popular toys and games in 1984

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 June 1984.

Tetris 1984
Tetris
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 June 24, 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 June 24, 1990, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 24.

Charles Whitman

Charles Whitman

Mass murderer Deceased
Born on June 24, 1941
He was not alive on this date.

Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood

British musician
Born on June 24, 1947
He turned 37 on this day in 1984.

Adrienne Shelly

Adrienne Shelly

Actress / Director Deceased
Born on June 24, 1966
She turned 18 on this day in 1984.

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles

Singer
Born on June 24, 1986
She was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Argentine Soccer player
Born on June 24, 1987
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Tana Mongeau

Tana Mongeau

Internet personality
Born on June 24, 1998
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on June 24:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on June 24, 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 June 24, 1984 was most likely conceived around October 2, 1983.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 24, 1984 is close to March 17, 1985.

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Stats for June 24, 1984

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 24, 1984:

  • 14,760 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,108 weeks have passed.
  • 1,275,267,600 seconds have passed since June 24, 1984.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,487,812,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 658,038,081,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 212,544,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 109,673,014 steps. That's roughly 48,744 miles.
  • 15,303,211 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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