August 16, 1984, was a Thursday. It was 40 years, 4 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1984:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Red Dawn (1984)" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 14,739 days ago. Approximately 491 months have passed. It was the 229th day of 1984, in week 33. 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. We have gone through approximately 164 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, August 16, 1984. Babies who are 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 "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker jr. is at the top of the singles charts, while "Careless Whisper" by George Michael is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Red Dawn (1984) 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 Jeffersons", "Dallas", "Magnum, P.I.", and "Night Court". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Missile Command", "Donkey Kong", and "Tetris". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Inspector Gadget", "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", and "Alvin and the Chipmunks".
Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Speak & Spell, Monchhichi / Chicaboo, and Masters of the Universe (figures).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1984.
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Notable events that happened close to August 16, 1984.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 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 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 16, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 16, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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