August 20, 1984, was a Monday. It was 40 years, 3 months, and 2 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 20, 1984:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Red Dawn (1984)".
This date was 14,704 days ago. Approximately 490 months have passed. It was the 233rd day of 1984, in week 34. 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. 163 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Monday, August 20, 1984. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
The summer of 1984 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. 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 Love Boat", "Trapper John, M.D.", "Knots Landing", and "Knight Rider". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Missile Command", and "Mario Bros.".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Happy Days", and "Fraggle Rock". Popular toys at the moment include Big Jim (action figure), the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, the Big Wheel (tricycle), and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 1984.
Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 20, 1984.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Notable events that happened close to August 20, 1984.
People in August 1984 were watching the following TV series:
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 20, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.
Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 43 on this day in 1984.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 20, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception estimates for this date.
Have something to say about this date? Was it your birthday? Or perhaps you have a memory of it?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on August 20, 1984.
This information is not transmitted to our server.
Here are some interesting statistics about August 20, 1984:
It looks like you have reached the end. Try searching for another date.
Check out some of these random dates.
© 2014-2024 BestOfDate.com