April 1, 1984, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 7 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.
What happened on April 1, 1984?
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 1, 1984:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Splash" was at the top of the box office on April 1, 1984.
This date occurred 14,845 days ago. Approximately 495 months have passed. It was the 92nd day of 1984, in week 13. The decade was the eighties. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in Australia on April 1, 1984, as the clocks went back by one hour. People who were born on April 1, 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. The Earth has experienced 165 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
The date is April 1, 1984, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
It is April Fools' Day, which means that people are playing practical jokes on one another. The summer of 1984 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hello" by Lionel Richie is the number-one song in the UK.
Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Splash 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 Jeffersons", "Three's Company", and "The Facts of Life".
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 Andy Kaufman, Truman Capote, Kiki Camarena, and David Huffman would all still be alive.
People are playing video games such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Cockleshell Bay", "Danger Mouse", and "Inspector Gadget". Children are playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, Dungeons & Dragons, Screwball Scramble, and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 1, 1984.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 1, 1984.
Television shows that people were watching in April 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.
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
Popular video games that people were playing in April 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 April 1, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 1.
President of Prussia Deceased
Born on April 1, 1815
He was not alive on this date.
American football player Deceased
Born on April 1, 1983
He turned 1 on this day in 1984.
National holidays and famous events that fall on April 1:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on April 1, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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