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October 31, 1984 Halloween

October 31, 1984, was a Wednesday. It was 40 years and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on October 31, 1984:

  • Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated.
  • Madonna releases her single "Like a Virgin".
Fictional events

Fictional event

October 31, 1984 relates to a fictional event in a movie, book, game, or television series.

  • The Karate Kid (1984) - Mr. Miyagi defends Daniel LaRusso against a group of bullies.
Song charts

Popular songs

On October 31, 1984, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean
  • United Kingdom: "Freedom" by Wham

The music charts on October 31, 1984

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
  • Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) - Billy Ocean
  • Hard Habit To Break - Chicago
  • Purple Rain - Prince And The Revolution
  • Lucky Star - Madonna
Play the top singles 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.
Teachers

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Teachers".

Facts

Halloween 1984 occurred 14,616 days ago. Approximately 487 months have passed. It was the 305th day of 1984, in week 44. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on October 31, 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. 162 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 31, 1984

Let's go back to the eighties.

The date is October 31, 1984, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. It's Halloween, so kids are trick-or-treating and adults are watching horror movies.

In America, the song "Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean is at the top of the singles charts, while "Freedom" by Wham is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Teachers 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 "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "'Allo 'Allo!", and "The Transformers". 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 Kiki Camarena, David Huffman, Rock Hudson, and Ian Stewart would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Duck Hunt", and "Tetris". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Fraggle Rock", "Alvin and the Chipmunks", and "Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats".

Children are playing with toys such as Big Jim (action figure), Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Space Lego, and Turnin' Turbo Dashboard.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 31, 1984, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 31, 1984 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 31, 1984.

  • The Night Stalker is terrorizing Los Angeles.

    The Night Stalker is terrorizing Los Angeles

    Between June 1984 and August 1985, a serial killer nicknamed "The Night Stalker" was carrying out a home invasion and murder crime spree in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Richard Ramirez was later arrested and convicted of the crimes.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 31, 1984.

  • October 1, 1984: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali announces that he is supporting the re-election of US President Ronald Reagan.
  • October 2, 1984: Papa John's Pizza is founded in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
  • October 12, 1984: The Brighton hotel bombing occurs when the Provisional IRA attempt to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
  • October 26, 1984:
    • Terminator (1984) is released in cinemas.
    • Michael Jordan makes his NBA debut against the Washington Bullets.
    • The sci-fi series "V" premieres on NBC.
    • The documentary film "Streetwise" is released.
  • This date: October 31, 1984
  • November 2, 1984: The Killing Fields (1984) is released in movie theaters.
  • November 6, 1984: Ronald Reagan defeats Walter F. Mondale to become the next President of the United States.
  • November 9, 1984: The horror movie A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is released in cinemas.
  • November 13, 1984: 8-year-old Tammy Belanger goes missing in Exeter, New Hampshire.
  • November 15, 1984: Boxing: Evander Holyfield makes his professional debut.
  • November 17, 1984: The Nike Air Jordan is introduced.
  • November 25, 1984: The song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" is recorded by Band Aid.
  • November 28, 1984: The Irish airline Ryanair is founded.

Mid-1980s fashion

Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1980s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 1984

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

TV shows from October 1984.

Charles in Charge
Charles in Charge
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
The Transformers
The Transformers
Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 1984

If you were a kid on October 31, 1984, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats
Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show

The Transformers
The Transformers
Snorks
Snorks
Muppet Babies
Muppet Babies
Voltron
Voltron
Heathcliff
Heathcliff
Mister T
Mister T
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Toys

Toys in 1984

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

Transformers
Transformers
Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 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 October 31, 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 October 31, 1990, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 31.

John Candy

John Candy

Actor Deceased
Born on October 31, 1950
He turned 34 on this day in 1984.

Larry Mullen Jr

Larry Mullen Jr

U2
Born on October 31, 1961
He turned 23 on this day in 1984.

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Actor
Born on October 31, 1963
He turned 21 on this day in 1984.

Ad-Rock

Ad-Rock

Beastie Boys
Born on October 31, 1966
He turned 18 on this day in 1984.

Vanilla Ice

Vanilla Ice

Rapper
Born on October 31, 1967
He turned 17 on this day in 1984.

Emiliano Sala

Emiliano Sala

Argentine soccer player Deceased
Born on October 31, 1990
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright

Actress
Born on October 31, 1993
She was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford

Soccer player
Born on October 31, 1997
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Willow Smith

Willow Smith

Singer
Born on October 31, 2000
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 31:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on October 31, 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 October 31, 1984 was most likely conceived around February 8, 1984.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 31, 1984 is close to July 24, 1985.

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Stats for October 31, 1984

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 31, 1984:

  • 14,616 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,088 weeks have passed.
  • 1,262,822,400 seconds have passed since October 31, 1984.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,473,292,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 651,616,358,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 210,470,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 108,602,726 steps. That's roughly 48,268 miles.
  • 15,153,869 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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