July 8, 1984, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 4 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
What happened on July 8, 1984?
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These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 8, 1984:
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The movie "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" was at the top of the box office on July 8, 1984.
This date was 14,746 days ago. Approximately 492 months have passed. It was the 190th day of 1984, in week 27. 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 164 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, July 8, 1984. Anyone 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 4th of July celebrations in America have come and passed. 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 "When Doves Cry" by Prince 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 "The Love Boat", "Magnum, P.I.", "Hill Street Blues", and "Only Fools and Horses".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Galaxian", "Missile Command", and "Tetris". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Happy Days", "Dungeons & Dragons", and "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show". Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Monchhichi / Chicaboo, and the Lego train set.
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The following TV shows were popular in July 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:
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Popular video games that people were playing in July 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 July 8, 1990, instead.
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Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on July 8, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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