August 2, 1984, was a Thursday. It was 40 years, 3 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
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Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 2, 1984:
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The movie "Purple Rain" was at the top of the box office on August 2, 1984.
This date was 14,721 days ago. Approximately 491 months have passed. It was the 215th day of 1984, in week 31. 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 Thursday, August 2, 1984. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. 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 Purple Rain 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 "Dallas", "Family Ties", "The A-Team", and "Sherlock Holmes". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pac-Man", "Missile Command", "Donkey Kong", and "Mario Bros.". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postman Pat", "The Littles", "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero", and "Alvin and the Chipmunks".
Popular toys at the moment include Cabbage Patch Kids, Screwball Scramble, the Big Wheel (tricycle), and Masters of the Universe (figures).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 2, 1984.
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Television shows that people were watching in August 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 August 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 August 2, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 2.
National holidays and famous events that fall on August 2:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 2, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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